RARE DECCA BOX (4 LP) MOZART DON GIOVANNI KRIPS STEREO DECCA WB SXL 2117-20 EX+

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Mozart: Don Giovanni. Danco, della Casa, Gueden, Dermota, Siepi, Corena, Boehme, Berry. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Josef Krips.

Decca SXL 2117-20. UK pressing. Original Wide Band grooved label with "Original Recording by" at 10 o'clock (ED1), first label for this recording.  Matrix numbers are as follows: ZAL-2708-2E stamped twice on side one, ZAL-2709-1K on side two, ZAL-2710-2E on side three, ZAL-2711-1K on side four, ZAL-2712-1K on side five, ZAL-2713-3D on side six, ZAL-2714-2D on side seven, ZAL-2715-1K on side eight. Original inner sleeves are all in MINT condition. 4 LP Box Set. Includes libretto and artist insert in Excellent condition.

Grading records: EX+ The records are glossy and clean with virtually no sign of ever being taken out of the sleeves. Fidelity is superb on all sides. 

Grading box: VG+ due to some wear at the corners and light discoloration on the cover.

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RECORD GRADING POLICY
Near Mint (NM): A nearly perfect record. There may be one or two small inaudible defects. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other sights of slight handling. An LP jacket should have no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either.

Near Mint Minus (NM-): A record that should play mint but has a few slight visible marks. The album will have as much luster as an NM, there just may be some superficial scuffs from the sleeve or very light hairlines that shouldn't be audible. An NM- album cover subjectively fits somewhere in between VG+ and NM.

Very Good Plus (VG+): A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don t significantly affect play. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.

Very Good (VG): Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, just two or three of them.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+): Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play though without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the subject.

Poor (P), Fair (F): Below good. imperfections will be described.