1901 78rpm Pre-dog Victor Monarch record #3418, Walter B. Rogers, cornet, V+

$

60

Cornet solo by Walter B., Rogers of SOUSA'S BAND.  Announcement is clear, too!  Cornet and piano.  Record has one or two light surface marks, and a few pressing marks (not pressing bumps) that do not affect play.  Sleeve wear, but overall very nice looking disc for its vintage.  Record has no scratches.  Grooves show light wear.  Plays through nicely.  Light surface noise expected from a 115 year old record.   Rarely do these discs sound this good, especially with prolonged cornet notes.  I grade "V+"  by VJM standards (listed below).

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THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

N (78)   As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78)   Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78)   Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78)  Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78)   Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.   

V+ (78)  An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.   No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78)   Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.  

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.