Bing Crosby V Disc 78 RPM White Christmas Jingle Bells I'll Be Home For War Dept

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Bing Crosby,  V Disc, War Dept * Music Branch * Special Service Division *Army Service Forces, No. 441A & 441B

Own a piece of history!

V Discs (V is for VICTORY) were released during the 1940's to entertain the US-troops by the Music Section of the Special Services Divisions. The records were distributed to military personnel all around the world and also on short-wave radio broadcasts.

The V Disc records are a treasure for vinyl lovers because these discs were made during the so-called record ban by the American Federation of Musicians, the period between July 1942 and November 1944. V-Discs were allowed because they were not sold, but sent to the soldiers as gifts.

I'm using the VJM grading system for the 78's I'm listing. The Vinyl does not have much shine left. It also does not have many scratches either. It has more scuff marks and a smudge that causes a tic for a few rotations on I'll be home for Christmas. Because this album is over 70 years old, it has a lot of audible static. But the sound of the music and voice quality is still there! There is an approx 1/4 inch crack at the very edge  but it does not affect the playability. I would give this a G to G+. 

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. 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.

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.

• Some records are 35 years old and older! Please remember that old records will not be perfect and may have a musty scent. If you want a record in MINT condition, please buy NEW or SEALED records as my records have been played and may/will have noise from time to time. They may also have dust or static cling due to their age.
• I do not sell records that are cracked! I do not sell records that are warped to the point that they are not playable! I will mention any type of minor warp, scratch or scuff worth noting. If you receive a record of mine in cracked/warped condition, it is from after it left my hands and I, therefore, highly recommend insurance if you are concerned that this could happen.
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