M. McClane, narrator ** 33 1/3 rpm 12"  ** RARE -- EXCELLENT

Items in this lot are:

 
• Sounds of Korea -- Label:  The Institute of Korean studies  -- Record#:  SK-101 (trailing wax)

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one  featuring M. McClane, narrator.

A few unique things about this item:
Firstly, this record retains the original shine with a few very light marks 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, 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 tracks to average better than VG+(excellent).  If you'd like an audio grade of the entire record, 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 on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE BELOW!.      

Keep in mind how it plays for me may differ than how it plays for you based on differences in audio equipment. 

Secondly, at the time of this listing, no past/present sales 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 auction!   

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):

 

Artist: M. McClane Title: Sounds of Korea Record: Black vinyl with the original shine and a few very light marks  grading by sight in normal room light.    Labels: Gold with black print.   No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: SK-101A".  Side 2: "SK-101B". Inner sleeve(s): A generic sleeve will be supplied. Cover: Corners slightly/moderately worn, a few creased corners.  A few longer creases on the front upper spine and lower outer corners.  Some short crinkles off the edges.  No seam splits.  No stickers.  Small pencil marks next to one track on the back side, side 1.  Slight general/ring wear.   Rate the cover VG.   You can assign your own grade based on my comments. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audily average about half way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint.  If you'd like an audio grade, 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 on what I heard and the GRADING SCALE SHOWN!.    A good addition to your LP collection.   

Side 1: Comments: General introduction to Korea Audio grade provided upon request. Music "Ongheya" Audio grade provided upon request Seoul Railroad station Audio grade provided upon request Bus girl Audio grade provided upon request Newspaper boys Audio grade provided upon request "Taekwondo" Audio grade provided upon request. Street peddlers (Junk dealer----) Audio grade provided upon request Music ("Half Moon") Audio grade provided upon request Market (Fish seller and haggling over prices) Audio grade provided upon request Chestnut seller Audio grade provided upon request "Makkoli" Bar ("Boy in the yellow shirt") Audio grade provided upon request. Chong no street (just prior to curfew hour) Audio grade provided upon request Masseur Audio grade provided upon request Watchman Audio grade provided upon request Panmunjom conference Audio grade provided upon request Korean forces on the way to View Nam Audio grade provided upon request. Music ("Let's go to work") Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Music ("Arirang") Audio grade provided upon request Cultivating rice fields Audio grade provided upon request Farmers' Band Audio grade provided upon request Buddhist temple - Worship, bell, drum, music of nature Audio grade provided upon request Funeral procession Audio grade provided upon request Ironing clothes Audio grade provided upon request. Children's song ("Longing for brother") Audio grade provided upon request Frogs and cicadas Audio grade provided upon request Bamboo flute Audio grade provided upon request Woman around a well Audio grade provided upon request Chopping vegetables Audio grade provided upon request. "Mudahng" (Sorceress) Audio grade provided upon request Fisherfolk Audio grade provided upon request Music ("Kangkang Swolle") Audio grade provided upon request

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 single LP records in a 13x13x2 box.  Weight with box is about 1 pound 1 oz.  Shipping is 1-2 pounds Media Rate, $3.82 + $1.20 box = $5.02.

Alternatively, I can ship in a  14 x 14 x 6" box. Weight with box is about 1 pound 8 oz. Shipping is $3.82 Media Rate (1-2 pounds) + $1.70 box/tape/packing  = $5.52.

This auction is currently set to ship in the smaller box.  If you want the larger box, let me know and I'll send an appropriate invoice.

Buyer pays shipping/handling. Standard method within U.S. is Media Rate, $5.02 This includes online tracking.  Outside U.S., e-mail location to determine S/H costs prior to auction end.  Insurance / other methods of shipping cost extra.  Payment received within ten days of auction ending. Payment via Paypal preferred.

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