EDISON 50909 THOMAS EDISON Let Us Not Forget / NY MILITARY BAND E/V+

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EDISON 50909 THOMAS EDISON Let Us Not Forget / NY MILITARY BAND E/V+

 EDISON Diamond Discs-Used-SEE CONDITION GRADE

Takes: A-5-165 / C-7-2
First Take shown is always the R-Side!

CONDITION: E / V+  Slash grades indicate the second side is in lesser condition
The Edison side was clearly not played as much as the band side. I have play-graded the Edison side and there are no needle runs, brown marks or repeat click scratches. No feelable scratches. It was well-preserved in a sleeve when I got it. There is also no delaminating. To be really detailed the no-interest side has some fleabite size nicks confined to the outer edge .
This is by no means a near mint record but it is an excellent copy-far above the mostly worn copies that tend to show up.
Since this disc is hard to photograph I've used a couple of different light settings. 
  

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Grading is visual using the VJM definitions(VJM.BIZ)-the worldwide standard for grading 78RPM records.

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VJM GRADING DEFINITIONS

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets. E+ is the highest grade I use.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable. 

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See pics; Labels/Records may have storage scuffing/shelf wear/storage dirt/mildew spots. Records should be thoroughly cleaned(damp cloth & then wipe with denatured alcohol) before playing.

Many EDISON collectors recommend the Disc Doctor product for cleaning. 

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