78rpm IMPORTED MONARCH Victor 91008 Cielo e Mar, Enrico Caruso, G&T matrix 2874

$

80

 Grooves still retain a shine, no scuffs.  Stored in sleeve, and it shows!  Plays very nicely, excellent signal, low noise.  Victor 91008, imported, G&T matrix 2874-R.  One spot of surface dirt at 1-o'Clock and 3-o'Clock, will benefit from proper cleaning with record cleaning fluid.  Very nice early disc!

Plays at 68rpm (68.92rpm).

I grade this disc conservatively  "V+" using the VJM Record Grading system (grade descriptions listed at bottom of auction).  

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N (78)   As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78)   Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78)   Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78)  Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78)   Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.   

V+ (78)  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.   No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78)   Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) 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+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.