Holst The Planets Columbia 1925 set of 7 12" 78rpm
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Description
This is a box set of Gustav Holst suite for orchestra The Planets, in thirteen parts, imported recordings, genuine 78RPM's from 1925.
Includes 7 x 12" records, Columbia catalog numbers # 67394-D to 67400-D.
Recorded in 1925 by London Symphony Orchestra, Conducted by The Composer.
The cover show some wear on corners.
Condition of the records would vary from E+ to E- upon visual inspection.
Records will need a bit of cleaning, I'm not an expert in this and there's so much controversy about shellack records cleaning, so I will leave it for the pro's.
A couple of records show some tiny chips on edge, somewhere around a tenth of an inch.
Shipping for this set is 9.95 via USPS , domestic US, insurance optional. International shipping will vary, I will charge you exactly the cost + $ 5 packing and handling. The whole set weighs 7 1/2 lbs.
If you bid on multiple records, let me know when you're done so I can send you a total invoice reflecting discounted shipping.
The VJM Grading System
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
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 (89) 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 genral 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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