HARRY REVEL - PERFUME SET TO MUSIC - AUTOGRAPHED 1956 10" GLASSER - THEREMIN

$

65

HARRY REVEL - PERFUME SET TO MUSIC 

Autographed by Harry Revel!

Vinyl grading - VG

Playtested!

Sleeve grading - VG

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item.

What's it all about, then?...

'Following the success of the 1947 album Music Out of The Moon, theremin player Dr. Samuel J Hoffman, composer Harry Revel, and conductor/arranger Les Baxter teamed up again for Perfume Set To Music. The odd concept behind this six-song album (originally issued on 78 rpm, and then in the 33 1/3 LP format) was to present musical pieces, each about three minutes in length, sponsored by the Corday perfume company. While the songs don't particularly evoke certain scents or perfumes, as on Music Out of The Moon,  they match easy listening orchestration, the palest form of jazz, and lyric-less vocal choirs, embellished by Hoffman's Theremin tones. And as on the previous go-round, the Theremin isn't really that dominant, used more as a colorist than the main course; the album could just as well be credited to Revel and/or Baxter as to Hoffman. It's much less jazz-oriented than Music Out of The Moon, though the strange electronic tones of the Hammond Novachord add another exotic element...'

High Fidelity / Smart Set recording...nice!

Released on - RCA Victor

Catalogue number - LPM 35

US issue.

Les Baxter, Samuel Hoffman and Harry Revel in full accord...

Duration - 20 minutes, approx.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - EI LVB 3160 6S

Side Two - CI LVB 3161 1S

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 61 year old EP I have graded as being in Very Good condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any LP of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no real impact on playback. 

There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, mainly in the quiet passages between tracks, typically common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Very Good condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners, plus other small signs of storage and age.

The important factor in the description of the sleeve is the autographed section on the rear by Harry Revel, dated Feb 3rd 1956, NYC to some friends with the surname of Glasser...the more hopeful among you may feel that this family, the Glasser's, are the family of Albert Glasser, B Movie soundtrack specialist extraordinaire...it all ties up, but I can't prove any of it...

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. Toujours Moi
2. Tzigane
3. Possession

Side Two  -

1. L'Ardente Nuit
2. Jet
3. Fame

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

So there it is, rare version, 1950's original 10" vinyl, autographed and may well be from one '50's legand to another...

Thanks for looking!

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Buy-it-Now, $65 

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!...Priority Mail, too...

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG–) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.

Please note :-

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I offer Free Shipping on nearly all of my Buy-It-Now items, and on Auction items a fairly priced Shipping charge (which includes USPS service and the cost of a dedicated mailer suited to the particular item).

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Thank you for reading this.

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