Tempo Classics - The blue book of Italian conductors ** 33 1/3 rpm  12"  (5 discs) **  RARE ** RED VINYL! ** labels show "not licensed for broadcast" 

 
• Your treasure chest of transcriptions - custom made by Tempo -- Label: Tempo classics -- Record#: TT 2030 2032 2034 2036 2038

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1. Because of this, I do not ship to foreign buyers if the value of the item is less than $20.
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   Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique discs, this one by various Italian conductors as shown in the track listing below.  Please note the short, white scratch  is on the left side of my scanner, caused by one of our two cats.  You can see that it is on most of the photos of my other listings as well.  Sigh.
   

   Several unique things about this item:  Firstly, these discs retain lots of the original shine with some scattered very light to light marks  grading by sight in normal room light.  I'm sure if you took these and put them under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes them less than mint.  If you're that kind of collector, let me suggest this auction is not for you.
   

   Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the ten sides to audibly average around VG+(excellent) with some scattered surface noise and maybe some light pops.  If you want an audio grade of an entire record, no problem (please request well in advance of the end of auction).  Once an audio grade is provided, you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.  Keep in mind how it sounds for me may be different than how it sounds for you, depending on the difference in audio equipment. 
   

   Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present sales found on e-bay.  NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET!
   

   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 item!   
   

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

   Please e-mail if questions. 
   

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   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: Various Italian conductors as shown below Title: Tempo Classics - imported from Europe, custom made in America Record: Red vinyl with lots of the original shine with some scattered very light to light marks  grading by sight in normal room light.  Labels: Maroon with silver print.  No pen/pencil marks, no stickers, a few spindle marks.  A crinkle off one center hole on one disc.     Trailing wax: Side 1 record #2030: "TT 2030A UR 142893". Side 2: "TT2030-B UR-142894". Folder: Some foxing (similar to small humidity spots in old books) on the front/rear inside cover.  Five individual sleeves in fine shape.  Cover appears to be black, textured leather with gold print on the front, gold design on the spine. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the ten sides to audibly average around VG+ (excellent) with some scattered surface noise and maybe some light pops.  If you want an audio grade, no problem.  Please request one well in advance of the end of auction.  Once an audio grade has been provided, you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.  Keep in mind how it sounds for me may be different than how it sounds for you, depending on the difference in audio equipment.    An unusual and rare addition to your  collection.    Side 1: Comments: #2030 The Symphony Orchestra of the Italian Radio, Willy Ferrero -- Scheherazade - Symphony Suite - Part 1 Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: Part 2 Audio grade provided upon request. Side 1: Comments: #2034 The Symphony Orchestra of the Italian Radio, Alberto Erede -- Mother Goose Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: The Symphony Orchestra of the Italian Radio, Sergio Failoni -- Scheherazade - Dance of the seven veils Audio grade provided upon request. Side 1: Comments: #2038 The Permanent Orchestra of the Academy of St. Cecilia of Rome, Bernardino Molinari -- Fetes from Les Nocturnes Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: The Orchestra of the Florentine Music Festival, Igor Markevitch -- Mephisto Waltz, Polish Dance Audio grade provided upon request. Side 1: Comments: #2036 The Permanent Orchestra of the Cecilia Academy of Rome, Bernardino Molinari -- Haydn Symphony in G Major No. 88 Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: The Symphony Orchestra of the Italian Radio, Carlo Zecchi & Antonio Votto -- Seranade in D Major / Waltz from der Rosenkavalier Audio grade provided upon request. Side 1: Comments: #2032 The Orchestra of the Florentine Music Festival, Vittorio Gui -- 'Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks Audio grade provided upon request. Side 2: Comments: (same orch and cond. as side 1) -- Prelude, aria and finale 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
   
   

   This larger folder could fit slanted inside a 14x14x6" box. 
   

   Shipping is:  $6.23 Media Rate (est. 7-8 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape  = $7.93.  I am shipping to you at cost.  It actually costs me $$ because e-bay will charge me 10% of the shipping as well.
   

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