78rpm Victor Record 19072 King George V and Queen Mary, Empire Day Messages, E-
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Description
Record looks overall like it was played very little in its life. Has lightest sleeve scuffs, and there are a few grooves that show light grey at the beginning of the record, between 12-O'Clock to 2-O'Clock, but you really have to look at the record under a strong light to see them. These minor and nearly negligible flaws keep this disc from E+ or even N- grade. The labels are perfect. King George and Queen Mary really needed a recording engineer present......well, one that had the guts to say, "Your Majesty.....could you speak up a LITTLE BIT MORE, please, sir?". Although recording is excellent, they are not speaking up....just talking in normal tone.
I grade "E-" by VJM standards (listed below).
-PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE, I WILL GLADLY ASSIST-
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THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM
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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
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