1958 LEONID KOGAN Encores by Kogan RCA VICTOR LM-2250 shaded dog SUPERIOR COPY
  $   35

 


$ 35 Sold For
Nov 21, 2016 Sold Date
Oct 26, 2016 Start Date
$   45 Start price
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Description


Leonid Kogan, violin, with Andrei Mitnik, piano  ** 33 1/3 rpm  **  RARE CLASSICAL Shaded Dog -- SUPERIOR COPY! -1s-5S First pressing -- no LSC or SAX release of this LP!


Items in this lot are:
     
  • Encores by Kogan  -- Label:  RCA Victor Red Seal Shaded Dog -- Record#: LM-2250

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring Leonid Kogan, violin, with Andei Mitnik, piano.

  Several unique things about this item:  Firstly, this disc retains the original shine with no visible imperfections grading by sight in normal room light.    I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint.  If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim this record is mint.  Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint.  If you want an audio grade of an entire record, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction.  You can then assign your own grade based on my comments on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.  I did take the time to test the record in three spots on each side and noted only a very, very light surface noise at the beginning of side 2.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.    

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment. 

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price.  Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!   

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

Please e-mail if questions.

Be sure to check my other listings to save postage on multiple winning bids.  Please explore the "me" link next to feedback rating) to check out my store and some of the 15,000+ records I have for sale as well as the LP to CD transfer service I offer. 

I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s). 

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: Leonid Kogan, violin, with Andei Mitnik, piano Title: Encores by Kogan Record: Black vinyl with original shine and no visible imperfections grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Red with silver print and shaded dog.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks, slight general wear.  Trailing wax: Side 1: "J2 RP1692-1S".  Side 2: "J2 RP1693-5S". Inner sleeve(s): An RCA Victor new orthophonic high fidelity sound sleeve with centered 2-4" seam splits on 3 sides and tattering along the top edge.  An additional generic sleeve will be included. Cover: No pen/pencil marks.  A small sticker front upper left corner.    Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.   Slight general/ring wear.  There is a centered 2" seam split on the bottom edge.  There is some flaking on the spine edge.   Some small spotting around the back edges, (similar to foxing of an old book) probably humidity related. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG.  You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience, short tests, and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint with some very, very light surface noise.  If you want an audio grade (please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. A good addition to your LP collection.   Side 1: Comments: Nardini - Adagio Audio grade provided upon request Shostakovich - Four preludes Audio grade provided upon request Mendelssohn - Song without words, Op. 62 No. 1 ("May breezes") Audio grade provided upon request Kreisler - Caprice Viennois Audio grade provided upon request Khachaturian - Dance of Ayshe Audio grade provided upon request Vieuxtemps - Rondino, Op. 32, No. 2 Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Debussy - Clair de lune Audio grade provided upon request Prokofieff - Masques from Romeo and Juliet Audio grade provided upon request Bloch - Nigun (from "Baal Shem") Audio grade provided upon request Glazounoff Entr'acte (from Raymonda) Audio grade provided upon request Sarasate - Capriccio Basque, Op. 24 Audio grade provided upon request

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

  • NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
  • 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
  • 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
  • VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
  • VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
  • G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship a single record in a standard 12.5 x 12.5 x 1 record mailer.  Weight with box is 1 pound 1 ounces. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.20 box/tape/pack = $4.29.
Alternatively, I can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 1 pound 9 oz. Shipping is $3.09 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $4.79.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box.  If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $4.00 This includes online tracking. Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end. Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra. Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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  2.   If I approve it, then return the item in the original box within 30 days of receipt by you. 
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