LEEDS TALK-O-PHONE RECORD NO. 4314 Weiner Blut Waltz ONE SIDED 10" 78

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This is one of seven Leeds Talk-O-Phone golden foil records we will be auctioning off.
Up for auction is LEEDS TALK-O-PHONE RECORD NO. 4314 "Weiner Blut Waltz" accredited simply to BAND.  It is a one-sided 10" 78 RPM record.  The waltz, written by Johann Strauss II, was to celebrate the wedding of the Emperor Franz Josef's daughter Archduchess Gisela Louise Maria to Prince Leopold of Bavaria.  The record is in less than average condition with scuffs and scratches and a crack, but it is still playable.  This record was made sometime between 1902 - 1909. Please note that these early records are more crude than their later counterparts, and the early needles produced a bit more wear.  They will generally have hisses and pops, but can be enjoyed for the early artifacts they are.
Leeds Records were produced by the Talk-O-Phone Company of Toledo, Ohio, owned by Wynant van Zant, Pierce Bradley and Albert Irish. Talk-O-Phone produced disc phonographs very similar to the earliest "Victor" machines of the Victor Talking Machine Company.  A few Vaudeville stars of some note recorded for Leeds, including Bryon G. Harlan. The audio fidelity of original Leeds recordings is comparable to Victor or Columbia Records discs of some 5 years earlier.
The most notable feature of early Leeds records are the labels at the center of the discs, some of the most elaborate and beautiful ever to grace phonograph records. The labels are coated in embossed gold foil in high relief, with a trio of angels flying in clouds beside "LEEDS RECORDS" in elaborate flowing lettering. The lower portion of the label shows the record number, song title, and artist, in much more plain type. The whole is surrounded by a floral border.
In April 1909 Victor triumphed in a lawsuit for patent infringement, and Leeds Records and Talk-O-Phone went out of business.
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Handling

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SS  (STILL SEALED)

Sealed at factory and never opened. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint, but this cannot be proven until the album is actually opened and the disc examined.

M  (MINT) – We do not use this grade.

Perfection.  No flaws, defects, marks or otherwise indications of being handled or played. Any scuffs, hairline scratches or other marks disqualify discs from this category. We do not use this grade, as even the act of inserting the disc or removing it from the paper sleeve may cause scuff marks on the vinyl.

M-  (MINT MINUS)

This is the highest grade we will assign to opened, handled records. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. It looks unplayed.  There are no scuffs or scratches. The label is bright, clean and unmarked.

NM   (NEAR MINT)

The disc should play with no audible noise.  A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, possibly a small hairline scratch or two that do not affect play or interfere with the sound quality. Vinyl is bright and shiny; label is clean and may only have a very small blemish or two.

NM -   (NEAR MINT MINUS)

Disc plays near perfectly, but may have minor paper scuffs or very light scratches, possibly with a very light pop or crackle. Vinyl is bright; label is clean and may show only very light wear.

VG++   (VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS)

Minor visible surface wear, light scuffs and scratches.  Very light noise, if any. Vinyl will still be bright and shiny; labels may have minor imperfections (initials, small sticker residue, light shelf wear, etc.), but otherwise clean. 

VG+   (VERY GOOD PLUS) 

Some visible surface wear, scuffs and scratches that cause minor surface noise. Some may be felt with a fingernail, but will have minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or names, shelf wear etc.), but otherwise clean. 

VG   (VERY GOOD)

Vinyl will have noticeable scratches and scuffs that cause surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There will be no skips. Vinyl may appear somewhat dull and grayish. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still be easily legible. There may be wear or minor deformation of the spindle hole.

VG -   (VERY GOOD MINUS)

Playable.  Noticeable scuffs and scratches that cause surface noise, but no skips.   

G   (GOOD)

Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (hisses, pops, cracks and other nasties). The record may have some skips. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged.

F   (FAIR)

Unless the record is particularly rare, we would not sell a record in this condition. There will be major noise, surface damage, deep scratches, and skips. Attempting to listen may be painful. This disc is basically trash, but may be desired by a collector because of its rarity, or until a better copy comes along.