Durium Special paper 78rpm A Talk by Owen D. Young St. Lawrence University 1930

$

230

144. VINTAGE 78 RPM RECORD ~ DURIUM SPECIAL MX. 2-Y-S, ONE-SIDED PAPER DISC (SIMILAR TO "HIT-OF-THE-WEEK" DISCS)

**SELLER'S NOTE:  Owen D. Young was an 1894 graduate of St. Lawrence University before going on to chair such companies as RCA and General Electric.  On this disc, Mr. Young asks alumni to continue giving money to the college and describes a new dormatory that will be built on the campus.

ARTIST/GROUP:  University Glee Club Quartet and Owen D. Young

TITLE(S):  "St. Lawrence University Alumni Fund of 1930" and "Alma Mater"

DESCRIPTION:  Glee Club Quartet (A capella) and a short speech

GRADE:  Very Good (V)

CONDITION NOTES:  Record labels are crisp and bright with a few light visible scuffs, a few light scratches, small lamination cracks and wear around center spindle hole.  Record surfaces are fairly glossy with light visible scuffs, small scratches, is slightly bowed, has light spotting (could use a gentle cleaning), and a few small dents.  This disc plays with decent fidelity, lots of volume, and some surface noise.  The backside is blank.

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 GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING 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 luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

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.

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 graying 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.