Frieda Hempel / Cecile Merguillier ** 78 rpm ** 12" ** RARE **

• La figlia del Reggimento (Evviva la Francia Donizetti) / Galathee Sa couleur est blonde et vermeille - Mireille Mon coeur ne peut changer! -- Label: International Record Collectors Club -- Record#: IRCC NO. 3044

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique discs, this one by Frieda Hempel and Cecile Merguillier.

Internet research shows:

Frieda Hempel (1885-1955) was a German soprano singer in operatic and concert work who had an international career in Europe and the United States.

Cécile Merguillier (1861-1938), was a 19th century French soprano.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, this record retains the original shine with some very light marks and fingerprints plus a short, moderate mark towards the end of the Hempel side grading by sight in normal room light. I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, and after a recent unpleasant experience with a buyer from Malaysia, let me suggest this auction is not for you. I don't claim this record is mint.

Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the two sides to audibly average at least VG+(excellent) probably with some light/moderate pops at the end of the Hempel side. If you'd like an audio grade before bidding, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction. You can then assign your own grade based on my comments and the grading scale shown below.

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present copies found for sale on e-bay! NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET!!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this item!

My main system for playing 78s is an old Zenith system that plays three speeds and allows me to turn a knob which flips a needle to allow for playing 78 RPMs. If you have a player specifically designed for playing 78 RPMs, or can clean them, it (they) may sound even better.

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship 78 RPM discs in 14"x14"x6" boxes padded in styrofoam and sandwiched between cardboard. Weight with box is about 2 pounds 5 ounces. Shipping is: $3.43 Media Rate (2-3 pounds) + $2.10 box/tape + $.90 delivery confirmation + $.50 packing peanuts = $6.93.

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Thanks for stopping by and good luck with the bidding!

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