4 78's LOT, Count Basie, Decca 2212(2), 1682, 2722 EX Jumpin' at the Woodside
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Description
Original Decca pressings, from 1938/1939
E-/VG+ all play strong
write with any questions
I own a 78 player and I sample all 78's before grading. I have many 78's not listed, mostly rare jazz. Please write me and ask for a list.
All vinyl is cleaned with Spin Clean (yes it matters, even new vinyl has dust and dirt)
PLEASE write with any questions. I am a casual collector, not a professional grader, but I carefully examine each album and play samples of all albums to listen to the audio quality (granted I don't own a professional audio system). If they have scuffs or marks, I play through them and normally do not sell anything that plays poorly (unless noted).
CAREFULLY examine pics! I provide basic information but there could be a cosmetic flaw or little writing. What at you see is what you get. I include pics of all covers and labels, some may be pressed in Canada (according to Discogs, this can be a good thing, some labels used better quality vinyl).
Playing LP's is critical to proper grading. Sometimes vinyl looks poor but plays great, and vice versa. I'm happy to provide more info and send more pics if you want.
I am not a professional grader, but I do my best to adhere to the following:
VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:
• N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
• N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
• E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
• E. Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
• E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
• V+. 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
• V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
• V-. 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+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
• G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
• G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
• F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
• P. Unplayable.
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