E. T. MENSAH & HIS TEMPOS - Siabotar - DECCA WA 896 - Highlife 78 rpm - HEAR

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E. T. MENSAH & HIS TEMPOS - Siabotar - DECCA WA 896 - Highlife 78 rpm - HEAR^

Artist: E. T. Mensah & His Tempos Band
Label: Decca West Africa WA 896
Format: 10'' single, 78 rpm

[A] Siabotar (Highlife in Fanti)

[B] Trovafe (Highlife in Ewe)

Condition record: VG- (visually: a small colour stain on side a, light surface discoloration on both sides - both do not affect playback. Otherwise moderate wear and constant light surface noise plus some light clicks, please listen)
Condition cover: new generic sleeve

Listen >> sound clip [A] 

Listen >> sound clip [B]

Sound samples are from the record for sale, recorded with 65 µm tip on a DL103, in mono using Decca FFRR EQ-settings (Turnover at 300 HZ, Roll-off at 6500 Hz). No sound editing, noise reduction or filters.

Grading

Mint

New record, never played, no signs of wear or use

Excellent

Record is as good as new and still very shiny, visually and acoustically perfect

VG+

Shiny record with some hairlines, plays very well with light imperfections such as occasional clicks

VG

Record plays well with light imperfections such occasional clicks and crackling

VG-

Signs of wear, plays well with clicks or constant light or intermittent crackling, still enjoyable, the sound is still dominating the imperfections

G

Used record with evident signs of wear, even deeper scratches, surface noise starts being distracting, but still plays without skips (a good record is not a bad record)

Fair

Many scratches, still playable but with strong and distracting background noise, record might skip once or twice but does not repeat.

Poor

Record skips, repeats, does not play through or only with noise louder than the music. Filler copy. I will usually not sell record in this condition

Shipping

Germany: 1-5 shellac records = 6 USD (DHL Päckchen), 6 and more = 9 USD (DHL Paket)
European Union: 1 shellac record = 5 USD, 2 shellac records = 9 USD, 3-4 shellac records = 12 USD
USA & everywhere else in the world: 1 shellac record = 5 USD, 2 shellac records = 9 USD, 3-4 shellac records = 21 USD

US-Bidders: Please wait for your invoice. I cannot ship for 4$ because your future record and me are located in GERMANY.

For total values over 100 USD registered shipping is required, below it is optional. Registration is additional 3 USD. No registration = no tracking.

Record will be carefully and safely packed. I will sandwich your record(s) between several layers of bubble foil and stiff cardboards, packed in a sturdy record mailing box with more padding material . I managed to get these shellacs safely from West Africa to Germany, I will get them also safely to you!

This is a private auction. I am not a professional seller but a collector reducing my collection by trading off duplicates. I grade carefully but I am not perfect: If there is any problem with your item, please contact me!

If you have questions about this item or shipping, please feel free to ask!

Please do not ask for "buy now" prices. I will not end any auction early.

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