78rpm records - 3 x V-Disc records - Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Vaughn Monroe - 1944
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Description
V-Disc ("V" for Victory) was a record label that was formed in 1943 to provide records for U.S. military personnel. They were never intended to reach the general public, but of course they did! These 12" records are pressed on vinyl rather than shellac, so while there is less classic 78 surface noise they are more susceptible to wear and damage, especially if played with steel needles!
As far as I can tell, the Frank Sinatra tracks below are the same as those issued commercially.
The Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman tracks are likely only available at 78rpm on V-Disc.
V-Disc 244
Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra
Slight warp initially. Plays through on my kit @ 3.5g
A: Time Alone Will Tell (Good V+ with a few crackles)
B: Intro / Going My Way (Good V+ with a few crackles)
V-Disc 302
A: Benny Goodman and his V-Disc All Star Band - These Foolish Things / Benny Goodman and his V-Disc Quartette - Hallelujah (Plays about V+)
B: Glenn Miller and the Army Air Force Training Command Orchestra - In The Gloaming / Deep Purple (V+ sound, but some surface noise. )
V-Disc 323
A: Frank Sinatra - Nancy (V grade due to surface noise. Couple of light scratches. Sound itself is quite good!)
B: Woody Herman and his Band, vocal Frances Wayne - Happiness Is Jes' A Thing Called Joe (Plays just short of V+ with a couple of short light scratches)
These records are play graded using the VJM grading system, using a Goldring L55 with a Stanton 500 cartridge and a 3.5ml TC stylus. The sound quality on your player may be different.
I have been collecting 78s for nearly 20 years, and will pack very carefully using sturdy double-walled boxes.
If you have any questions or problems when you receive the records, please message me and we'll sort something out.
VJM grading guide for 78s
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+ 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.
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.
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