LOT of 6 Mercury Living Presence / violin discs  ** 33 1/3 rpm  **  

Items in this lot are:

 
• Philharmonia Hungarica, Antal Dorati, cond -- Musica Hungarica -- Label: Mercury Living Presence -- Record#: SR90179 stereo  FR1 FR1     Color back -- original shine with some longer light marks (it is also moderately/heavily dished which did not affect testing) -- tested in three spots on each side and noted only a very light surface noise, (some scattered very light pops at the beginning) in some of the tests.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal. The longer light marks did not seem to sound.   
• London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, cond. --Wagner Tristan und Isolde Prelude and Liebestod - Tannhauser Overture and Venusberg Music - Lohengrin Prelude to Act III -- Label: -- Record#: Mercury Living Presence -- SR 90234 stereo --  No visible imperfections other than some apparent very light sleeve marks.  I did take the time to briefly test each track on the record and noted a very, very light to very light surface noise on a few of the tests.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.     
• Marcel Dupre - Dupre at St-Sulpice Vol 4 Bach Schubler Label:  Mercury Living Presence -- Record#: SR90230  FR2 FR1.  A few very light marks, and it is slightly dished.  I did take the time to test the record at the beginning of each track and noted only a very, very light surface noise on a few of the tracks.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.
• Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, cond. -- Kodaly Hary Janos Suite - Bartok Hungarian sketches - Roumanian Dances Label:  Mercury Living Presence -- Record#: SR 90132 stereo --  retains the original shine with some light marks on side 1  (most of these appear to be sleeve marks).  I did take the time to briefly test each track on side 1 and noted a very light surface noise on a few of the tests.  I also noted a few very light pops at the beginning of the record.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.    
• Eastman-Rochester Orchestra, Eastman School of Music Chorus, Howard Hanson, cond. -- Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 "Romantic" - The lament for Beowulf Label:  Mercury Living Presence -- Record#: MG50192 -- retains the original shine with no visible imperfections other than some apparent light sleeve marks, grading by sight in normal room light. I took the time to test each track, noting only a very, very light surface noise and some scattered very light pops on a few of the tests.  This was with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.
• Rafael Druian, violin, + John Simms, piano -- Schubert - Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159 + Sonata in A Major, Op. 162 Label: Mercury Olympian Living Presence - Record#: MG 50120 -- retains the original shine with no visible imperfections grading by sight in normal room light.  I did take the time to test the record in several spots on each side and noted a very, very light surface noise at the beginning of each side.  These tests were with the volume turned up MUCH HIGHER than normal.   

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring the Philharmonia Hungarica, Antal Dorati, cond.

  Several unique things about this item:  Firstly, these six discs are further described both above and below.  Please take the time to read BEFORE bidding.  Visually  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.

I don't claim these records are 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!. 

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.

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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: Philharmonia Hungarica, Antal Dorati, cond. Title: Musica Hungarica Record: Black vinyl with original shine and some longer light marks + moderately/heavily dished grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks.  Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-90179-A FR1".  Side 2: "SR-90179-B FR1". Inner sleeve(s): A generic Mercury sleeve in fine shape, folded on one corner.  Cover: A small sticker front upper left corner. No seam splits, no pen/pencil marks.   Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.  A quarter-sized scuff back upper right corner where a sticker was removed, it does NOT encroach into an print.  Back cover right side is in color.    Slight general/ring wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 VG+(excellent) with some scattered very light surface noise and very light pops.  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: Kodaly - Marosszek dances Audio grade provided upon request Bartok-Weiner - Two Roumanian Dances, Op. 8a - No. 1 Allegro Audio grade provided upon request No. 2 - Poco allegro Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Kodaly - Dances of Galanta Audio grade provided upon request Artist: London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, cond. Title: Wagner Tristan und Isolde Prelude and Liebestod - Tannhauser Overture and Venusberg Music - Lohengrin Prelude to Act III Record: Black vinyl with original shine and no visible imperfections other than a few very light sleeve(?) marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no spindle marks.   Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR 90234A FR1 A2 1".  Side 2: "SR 90234 B FR2 1 A1". Inner sleeve(s): A generic Mercury stereo sleeve in fine shape.  Cover: The nice ancient vase picture on the front cover is also on the back right 1/4 (color back). A small sticker front upper left corner.  A 1"x3" sticker back upper right corner.  I have successfully removed these stickers from other records out of this same collection without scuffing, I'm leaving that up to the new owner.  No seam splits.  No pen/pencil marks.  Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.  A couple < 1" creases lower outer corner.  Some short crinkles coming off the edges.  Slight general/ring wear.  Some apparent humidity spotting on the back right edge. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 around VG+(excellent) with some scattered very, very light to 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: Wagner: Prelude to act III of "Lohengrin" Audio grade provided upon request Prelude and Liebestod (from "Tristan und Isolde") Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Wagner: Overture and Vensberg Music (from "Tannhauser") Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Marcel Dupre Title: At Saint-Sulpice Vol. IV Bach: Six "Schubler" Chorales Fantasia in C minor - Fantasia in G major Record: Black vinyl with original shine and a few very light marks + the record is slightly dished grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks.  Slight general wear.   Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR 90230A FR2 I A1".  Side 2: "SR 90230B FR1 A1 I". Inner sleeve(s): A Mercury high fidelity sleeve in fine shape, folded on one corner.  Cover: A small sticker front upper left corner.  A 1"x3" sticker back lower right edge.  I have successfully removed these from other records in this collection without scuffing. I'm leaving that up to the new owner to remove these, if desired.   No seam splits.  Corners slightly, a few creased tips.  Three corners with up to 2" creases on them.  A few short crinkles coming off the edges.  No pen/pencil marks.  Slight general/ring wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 better than VG+(excellent) with some scattered 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: Fantasia in C Minor Audio grade provided upon request Fantasia in G Major Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: The six Schubler chorale preludes Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, cond. Title: Kodaly Hary Janos Suite - Bartok Hungarian sketches - Roumanian Dances Record: Black vinyl with original shine and some light marks on side 1 (most appear to be sleeve marks) grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks.   Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR 90132A FR3".  Side 2: "SR 90132B FR1".   Inner sleeve(s): A wax paper sleeve with a vertical side split 2/3, a folded corner, some crinkles.  Cover: Some seam wear.  Remains of a small sticker front upper left corner.  A 1"x3" sticker back upper right corner.  I have successfully removed these stickers from other records out of this same collection without scuffing, I'm leaving that up to the new owner.  No pen/pencil marks.  No seam splits.  Corners slightly/moderately worn, a few creased tips.  Slight general/ring wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 better than VG+(excellent) with some scattered very light surface noise, some scattered very light pops.  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: Kodaly Hary Janos suite - Prelude the fairy tale begins Audio grade provided upon request Viennese musical clock Audio grade provided upon request Song Audio grade provided upon request The battle and defeat of Napoleon Audio grade provided upon request Intermezzo Audio grade provided upon request Entrance of the emperor and his court Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Bartok Hungarian sketches An evening in the village Audio grade provided upon request Bear dance Audio grade provided upon request Melody Audio grade provided upon request Slightly tipsy Audio grade provided upon request Swineherd's dance Audio grade provided upon request Roumanian folk dances - Stick dance Audio grade provided upon request Sash dance: Audio grade provided upon request In one spot Audio grade provided upon request Horn dance Audio grade provided upon request Roumanian polka Audio grade provided upon request Fast dance Audio grade provided upon request Fast dance Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Eastman-Rochester Orchestra, Eastman School of Music Chorus, Howard Hanson, cond. Title: Symphony No. 2, Op. 30 "Romantic" - The lament for Beowulf Record: Black vinyl with original shine and no visible imperfections other than some apparent light sleeve marks grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks.   Trailing wax: Side 1: "MG 50192A FR1 1 A1".  Side 2: "MG 50192B FR1 1 A1". Inner sleeve(s): A wax paper sleeve with some crinkles and folded corners.  Cover: A small sticker front upper left corner.  A 1"x3" sticker back lower right corner.  I have successfully removed these stickers from other records out of this same collection without scuffing, I'm leaving that up to the new owner.  No seam splits.  No pen/pencil marks.  Corners slightly worn, a few creased tips.    Slight general/ring wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 around VG+(excellent) with some scattered very, very light to very light surface noise and some scattered very light pops.  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: Symphony No. 2 ("Romantic"), Op. 30 - 1. Adatio, Allegro moderato Audio grade provided upon request 2. Andante con tenerezza Audio grade provided upon request 3. Allegro con brio Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Lament for Beowulf Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Rafael Druian, violin, + John Simms, piano Title: Schubert - Fantasy in C Major, Op. 159 + Sonata in A Major, Op. 162 Record: Black vinyl with original shine and no visible imperfections grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Maroon with silver print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks.   Trailing wax: Side 1: "MG 50120 A FR5 I A1".  Side 2: "MG 50120 B FR8 I". Inner sleeve(s): A wax paper sleeve split 2/3 on one vertial side, a centered 1" seam split on the other vertical side; lots of crinkles.  Cover: A small sticker front upper left corner.  A 1"x3" sticker back lower right.  I have successfully removed these stickers from other records out of this same collection without scuffing, I'm leaving that up to the new owner.  Bottom seam split 1/3 of the way from the outer corner.  Also split 1/3 of the way from the spine corner.  Spine seam with wear and a split 1/4 of the way from the bottom corner up.  Top seam with a slight split on the outer corner.  No pen/pencil marks.  Corners slightly/moderately worn.  Slight general/ring wear.  Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent).  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 better than VG+(excellent) with some scattered 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: Fantasy in C, Op. 159 Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Sonata in A, Op. 162 Audio grade provided upon request Allegro moderato Audio grade provided upon request Scherzo Audio grade provided upon request Allegro vivace 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 can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 4 pound 1 oz. Shipping is $4.53 Media Rate (4-5 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing = $6.23.

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