78 RPM THERON HALE & DAUGHTERS Pre-War Country Victor 40019 V+

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Artist: Theron Hale & Daughters

Title: Listen To The Mockingbird/Turkey Gobbler

Label: Victor 40019

Vinyl: V+ Some light to moderate wear.

Labels: E  Very light wear

Notes: Released October 1928.  Housed in a Columbia sleeve.

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• All non-sealed vinyl is vacuum-cleaned after a wet brushing with a solution comprised of 75% distilled water and 25% isopropyl alcohol (91%) using a Mobile Fidelity brush. 78's are cleaned in a similar manner but without the isopropyl alcohol.  I don't ship dirty records.  
• If a sound clip is included, the lineage is -  The audio is extracted from the actual item you are bidding on -> Audio Technica AT-LP120 turntable (At95E dual magnet cartridge) -> USB -> Audacity for Mac -> raw 44.1 .wav.  78's use a similar setup but have a Shure M78S cartridge.
• LPs are put into plastic poly outer sleeves with the inner sleeve(s) outside of the original sleeve (inside the poly) to prevent damage when shipping.  This does not apply to box sets and other oddly-shaped items.
• All vinyl (with the exception of larger than normal items) is shipped securely with multiple layers of bubble wrap inside LP or 45 mailers.  78's will have added measures of security such as extra padding, cardboard, etc.
• I do not include packing slips.  If you would like one though, please just ask :)

SHIPPING

***ATTN: VALUED INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - USPS HAS RAISED THEIR INTERNATIONAL RATES STARTING JANUARY 17TH.  I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCREASE IN SHIPPING CHARGES***

12" & 10" VINYL & SHELLAC

Shipping is $4.00 within the USA, $1.00 per additional record.  

Canadian shipping is $16.00, $5.00 per additional record. Please wait for an edited invoice after purchase so you are paying what you should be paying for shipping. Double LPs unfortunately have to count as two records due to their weight.  6 albums (or more than 4 pounds) or more have to be sent priority mail international, and I will adjust the price according to its weight for you.  Please do not ask me to adjust the value or mark it as a gift.  I think it is incredibly stupid to pay a tax, but it is against the law.

International shipping is $22.00, $5.00 per additional record. Double LPs unfortunately have to count as two records due to their weight.  6 albums (or more than 4 pounds) or more have to be sent priority mail international, and I will adjust the price according to its weight for you.  Please do not ask me to adjust the value or mark it as a gift.  I think it is incredibly stupid to pay a tax, but it is against the law.

7" VINYL

Shipping is $3.00 within the USA, .50 cents per additional record.  

Canadian shipping is $9.00, $3.00 per additional record. Please wait for an edited invoice after purchase so you are paying what you should be paying for shipping.   Please do not ask me to adjust the value or mark it as a gift.  I think it is incredibly stupid to pay a tax, but it is against the law.

International shipping is $12.00, $3.00 per additional record.   Please do not ask me to adjust the value or mark it as a gift.  I think it is incredibly stupid to pay a tax, but it is against the law.

GRADING SYSTEM

**All 78s are visually graded**

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+  is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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.