KING OF KINGS 33 rpm Vinyl Movie Soundtrack (ROZSA) Deluxe BOXED EDITION w/BOOK

$

20

This is a complete BOXED SET from 1961, of the 33 rpm vinyl soundtrack of "King of Kings" composed by MIKLOS ROZSA.  It's the deluxe boxed set put out the year the film was released (1961), including the souvenir book.  It's an MGM release with a box number of 1E2.  BUT, the record is the stereo pressing, S1E2.  It looks to be NM-/VG+.  The box has some handling and shelf wear.
With the record you get a hard cover 32-page full color souvenir book with pictures from the film and lots of background info on the production and cast.  As a kid I remember these being sold in the theater lobby for the big releases like this--back when only one theater in each city had the big films.  They cost $1.00 then, almost as much as the admission ticket.  This one is in like new condition.  IN ADDITION to the book are 4 color 8 x 10 prints of scenes from the film for framing (see last pictures).
Shipping costs:  The cost of shipping is listed above, but I am happy to combine purchases for a cost savings.  Most single albums ship for $4.00.  Then, it's $1.00 for each record after the first purchase in combined mailings.  That's each record, not each album.  A two-record purchase ships for $5.00.  If you add two-record album it will ship with them for an additional $2.00, and each single album for an additional $1.00.  All shipments will be made to the address you have at PayPal, so make sure it's updated and correct.  If you have any questions please let me know.  I expect payments within 3 days of the purchase.

NOTE: if you buy the record but don't have a turntable, I would be happy to dub any vinyl record onto a CD for an additional $5.00.  I'll only dub "your" purchased records and will not violate copyrights by dubbing anything else.  I make that offer these days since very few people have turntables even though there are many inexpensive ones now on the market--more now than 15 years ago.  I'm an old radio broadcaster and know equipment, so if you want recommendations on brand names for turntables feel free to ask--also which brands to avoid.  Usually, in electronics, you get what you pay for.

RECORD GRADING:

For vinyl I visually inspect a record, and if there are marks I play grade it.  Often even long scratches are on the surface of the grooves only and don't affect the sound, but I check anyway. For old 78s, especially acoustic recordings, I usually play grade them.  Surface marks are not a true indication of their sound quality.  I try to balance clarity and energy (loudness) with surface noise.  A VG record may have a lot of surface noise inherent in that technology but be clear and loud.  Another one in VG-/G+ condition (average) may have less noise but a fainter energy level.  

Keep in mind the standards for each kind of technology.  A VG acoustic 78 will NOT sound as good as a VG vinyl record for example due to the surface noise and narrower frequency range.  I play grade acoustic records on a Victor Granada player from 1926, later 78's on a 1960's 3-speed player with a ceramic cartridge, and vinyl with a good Audio-Technica turntable.  

MINT / SEALED: Must be absolutely perfect and un-played with the shrink wrap still sealed.

NM: Out of the jacket but looks un-played.  No visual marks other than fingerprints. 

VERY GOOD: A minimum of visual or audible imperfections, which should not detract much from your enjoyment of owning them.  Vinyl surface noise and some minor pops and clicks.

GOOD: The item is good enough to fill a gap in your collection until a better copy becomes available.  It will show definite signs of wear and tear, but records in good condition should play all the way through without skipping. 

If you want a number scale, think of MINT as 10, NM as 9, VG as 8, VG- as 7, G+ as 6, and G as 5.  I do not usually sell records below a 6.5 (VG-/G+) unless they are rare and collectable.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:  None

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS versus MOVIE STUDIOTRACKS:

In order to be a "soundtrack" release the music must be the same recording used on the film's soundtrack and heard by audiences in the theaters.  If it is another recording, done in a studio for commercial release and not the version used on the film's soundtrack, it is a "studiotrack." 

Many fine recordings are studiotracks.  My personal favorite version of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is the Ray Heindorf studiotrack released in the 1950s.  But I will never call it a soundtrack.  It isn't.  

I am careful to accurately describe my listings and will not misrepresent the recordings because I am a serious collector.  Most sellers don't make the distinction.  Many "Music from . . ." albums are called soundtracks when they are not.  If it doesn't say "soundtrack" on the record it probably isn't.  The correct method, when unsure, is to call it a Film Score.

Shipping and Handling

SHIPPING COSTS: The cost of shipping this purchase is listed above, but I am happy to combine purchases for a cost savings.  That would be $1.00 for each vinyl LP after the first purchase, and $1.00 for each 78 rpm disc after the first purchase.  I sell both vinyl and old 78 rpm records.  All shipments will be made to the address on your PayPal account.  

  Satisfaction  

If you have a problem with any items you receive from me, please contact me right away. I'll always work with reasonable people for a satisfactory resolution. NOTE: I do not now accept records back for refunds.  Just too many people out there dubbing them and then wanting a refund.