Ambrose "You'll be mine in apple blossom time" (1931) 78rpm 10" HMV B.6008 EX+

	£		18
	$		24

(Bert) Ambrose [1896-1971] English Bandleader & Violinist.
This original 78rpm from His Master's Voice (Serial B.6008) was released in 1933 It is in fine condition with clear sound quality. Light background crackling. (see 'condition' section of this listing for full details).
Ambrose and his orchestra at the May Fair Hotel, London - (vocal chorus Sam Browne) Side A: You'll be mine in apple blossom time - foxtrot (Tobias and De Rose); and Side B; Wabash Moon - waltz (Dreyer and Downey).
Wonderful "Dance Band" record.
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SHELLAC 78 rpm RECORDS:   At the beginning of the twentieth century the ground-breaking medium of shellac 78 rpm records made it possible, for the first time, to listen to the popular performers of the day in the comfort of home.  Pioneer recording artists began to lay down what would become a unique treasury of recorded music that spanned sixty years.  Early shellac recording and pressing techniques were primitive and did not achieve anything close to the sound quality to which we are now accustomed. This, together with the impact of the basic gramophone equipment used to play these records has impacted the sound quality that we hear when we play surviving records today.  But with advancements in the recording techniques and the shellac manufacturing process that occurred over the following decades, audio standards became very acceptable.  The record playing equipment also improved and no longer had detrimental 'wear' impact.  Then, in the 1950's and 60's, when the vinyl record with its Hi-Fi capability was introduced, it seemed that the 78 was destined for oblivion. However, when the new medium took over, the shellac record just went into hiding and fortunately, to re-emerge today from their attics, barns and sheds to be cherished once more. 
CATEGORISING SHELLAC RECORDS:  "The devil is in the detail"  The Grading of used records is a complex and subjective process.  I believe that most collectors favour audio attributes over visual attributes.  The currently available published methodologies have, whether intended or not, enabled many sellers to grade and price their records based primarily on the visual condition of the record and to sidestep the more difficult to determine but very pertinent Audio attributes.  Buyers need to know what to expect when they play their newly purchased record. (We have all experienced the 'scruffy-looking' shellacs that sound great and those that look like 'new' yet have distorted sound and/or disturbing surface noise.)   
GRADING GUIDANCE FOR SHELLAC RECORDS:  The Grades for all my eBay listed shellac records are determined after the following tests and inspections have been completed.       

• Audio test-play

In-depth assessment of the record's sound reproduction standard when played on a fully functioning 'modern' electronic sound-system.  All defects are noted, including: Popping, Clicking, Sound distortion, Surface disturbance such as Background Noise and Crackling.  Careless use of heavy gramophone equipment or accidental "needle-drops" invariably impacts audio attributes.  The resultant groove damage and skipping is often intolerable.  

• Visual inspection of physical condition       

A detailed examination of the record's physical attributes and imperfections includes: surface blemishes, chips, cracks, scratches, scuffs, buckling and age wear. Manufacturing faults.  Label imperfections and damage, stickers, age wear, readability and evidence of play activity.  Sleeve condition. 
GRADING CATEGORIES: Near Mint (NM)  
This grading is reserved for records that have very clear sound reproduction with only some LIGHT unobtrusive background disturbance such as light crackling. There are no clicks, pops or audio distortions. There are NO physical condition defects effecting sound reproduction. There may be some MINOR superficial issues not associated with the record's playing surfaces.  Excellent Plus (EX+)  
Clear sound reproduction with only LIGHT to MODERATE background disturbance.  There are NO MAJOR sound defects but there may be only one or a maximum two, LIGHT unobtrusive clicks or pops.  There is no audio distortion. There are NO MAJOR physical condition defects and only one or a maximum of two, MINOR superficial defects, none of which impact upon the sound quality.   Excellent (E)  
These records have clear sound reproduction with some MODERATE background disturbance. There may only be two or a maximum three, LIGH to MODERATE clicks or pops none of which overpower listening pleasure.  There is no audio distortion,  There are NO MAJOR condition defects. There may be one NOTEWORTHY defect which may have some MINOR impact upon the sound quality.   Very Good Plus (VG+)  
These records have a very good sound reproduction standard with MODERATE background disturbance and may have some isolated area of more SIGNIFICANT background disturbance. There may be several MODERATE clicks. pops and possibly some isolated areas of MINOR distortion none of which overpower listening pleasure.  There may be some MAJOR condition defect and some issues that are NOTEWORTHY (the impact upon sound quality is described). There may be several MINOR defects not effecting sound quality.   Very Good (VG)  
These records are in very good playing condition but produce a reduced standard of sound reproduction. The records may have a MODERATE to SIGNIFICANT amount of background disturbance. There may be some SIGNIFICANT clicks and/or pops and possibly some sound distortion. Nevertheless, the performance is audible and very listenable.  There may be only one MAJOR physical condition defect but it is likely to have a few NOTEWORTHY condition issues which may have some impact on sound quality. There may be some MINOR physical defects.   Good (G)  
These records have a reduced standard of sound reproduction which is TOLERABLE. The record may have a SIGNIFICANT amount of background disturbance. There may be a number of SIGNIFICANT clicks and/or pops and possibly some distortion in places. Listening pleasure is impaired but the performance is still audible and listenable.  There may be some MAJOR and NOTEWORTHY physical condition defects.   Rarity Record (RR)  
This grading is reserved for those VERY SPECIAL records which are in a condition that would require them to be given a grade lower than Good (G).Occasionally, these exceptional items may be listed. The audio standard and physical condition are described in minute detail for each individual item.  
PACKAGING:   My tried and tested methodology uses stout, double corrugated cardboard to form a completely rigid box which prevents any "twisting" of the enclosed shellac.  The record is housed inside the box and protected with large-bubble wrapping to prevent movement during transit.  This method keeps both the size and the  weight of the package to a safe minimum - essential for 'lowest' postal charges.   You may buy my shellac records with complete confidence - so far, sales performance has achieved a 100% positive feedback rating - a proud record which I strive to maintain.