MERCURY sr3-9000 Maria Callas MEDEA Serafin Alla Scala
$
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Description
Sleeve: EX (box is in great shape, no dents or tears of any kind just light storage wear on front and edges of box)
Vinyl: NM (no discernible spindle wear, vinyl is shiny, super clean with the exception of side 2, which exhibits some manufacturing cloudiness (?) that does not sound during playback)
Original pressing on the Mercury Living Presence record label catalog # SR3-9000. Stampers range SR90013-14-15 RFR 5. Deep maroon labels. 24 page booklet is free of tears or writing, fantastic condition. For purposes of safe packing, this 3LP box set must be calculated as 5 LPs to calculate proper shipping costs.
With the legendary Maria Callas leading the cast, supported by the Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala conducted by Tullio Serafin. One of the crown jewels of late 1950s Mercury Living Presence recordings.
SHIPPING:
USA for 7"/CD = $4.00 1st Class Mail for first two, each additional .75 cents. Delivery confirmation included.
USA for LP = $4.00 Media Mail for up to first five LPs. It goes to $6 for six LPs and up, which is good for any number of LPs in the USA. Delivery Confirmation included. If you want it faster, I can quote you for Priority Mail.
CANADA/MEXICO for 7"/CD/LP = $4.00 for first 7"/CD, $8 for first LP. Each addt'l 7" $1.00, each LP $2.00.
EUROPE for 7"/CD/LP = First 7"/CD is $7.00, first LP is $14. Each addt'l 7"/CD is $1.50, each LP is $4.00.
ASIA/OZ for 7"/CD/LP = $7.50 for first 7"/CD, $15.00 for first LP. Each addt'l 7" is $2.00, each LP is $5.00.
Any record or combination of records that exceeds $100 in value will be sent insured at the bidder’s expense. For a 1 pound box (ie approx one LP) overseas the minimum charge is $30, the specific charge to be determined at auction’s end. If the box exceeds 4 pounds in weight, I am forced by the PO to use Priority Air Mail instead of standard air mail for your shipment; I will quote you the proper price in your invoice.
Records are shipped in mailers with cardboard stiffeners, with the vinyl packed outside of sleeve to prevent seam splits.
PAYMENT:
Paypal only, unless other arrangements like local pick up are made.
VISUAL GRADING UNDER A STRONG BULB, I ALSO SPOT PLAY THE VINYL:
I use MINT/NM/EX/VG(+/-). I generally won't sell anything under VG.
Mint means brand new/unplayed or unopened: this is for stock right out of the box only
Near Mint means it looks basically new, perhaps with the sort of negligible bin wear a record would get after a week in the rack; vinyl is shiny with zero marks.
EX means light wear to vinyl or sleeve, nothing distracting.
VG+ is a small seam split perhaps, or more wear on the edges, marks on the vinyl that sound noisy on very quiet parts, but no loud pops.
VG is a typical used record, wear on most edges, maybe a sizeable split seam, vinyl looks worn or plays with some noise, pops in more than a few spots but is NOT trashed i.e.; most European seller's VG+.
Folks with zero (0) feedback: I reserve the right to toss yer bid on those items that seem to attract deadbeats. Email me before you bid to confirm your intent to pay. Sorry!
On Sep-20-10 at 19:45:55 PDT, seller added the following information:
UPDATED INFORMATION: The booklet has a tiny number printed on the front left: OL-3-104. Apparently this might indicate the exact pressing of this box set. Thank you.
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