FRANCO CORELLI Neapolitan Songs HMV ASD 488 W&G (first)

	£		56
	$		74

Franco Corelli sings Neapolitan songs.   With Orchestra conducted by Franco Ferraris.   HMV ASD 488 STEREO white and gold, first label.   The record is in excellent condition, just a few very faint scuffs.   No scratches.   The sleeve is also in excellent condition, very little shelf wear, the odd small crease, and very little fading to the back.   Recording first published 1962.   (Also released on ALP 1923).

Please note that I am not a record dealer.   I have been collecting records for more than 20 years and have decided to sell most of them.   There are literally hundreds of ASD, SAX, SXL most of which will be coming on eBay in the next few months.   Therefore please keep a look out!

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I am always pleased to quote for combined postage and packing to reduce overall costs and collection of goods in person is always possible.

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If you change your mind about your purchase, I accept returns within 7 (seven) days of receipt and refund as the item cost only (i.e. not the shipping) in GBP. The item must be received in the same condition as sent and the refund will be made once the item has been returned.   If I incorrectly described the item the shipping will also be refunded. The buyer must pay for the return postage in both circumstances.

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The most likely cause of problem is lost mail, which unfortunately does happen.   That is why I insist on insurance when the value exceeds the base figure.   The value of lost items can be refunded, and the seller’s costs claimed from Royal Mail.   I have had to do this once when a record to Germany was lost.   If you have a problem and leave negative feedback our transaction is finished.  

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