ROZA SHKINASI Columbia 56337-F GREEK FOLK 12 Inch 78

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218

Roza Shkinasi
12" 78 RPM GREEK Folk Record

"Giati Foumaro Kokaini"  b/w  "Pliges N'Aniksis Polemas"

Label:  Columbia
Catalog #56337-F

This is not a vinyl 78, it is the older more breakable kind.  Therefore it was probably made pre-1950's...

Both sides feature singing.  Backing music is traditional folk (stringed instruments).  Stringed instruments are probably bouzouki.   Most likely this is REMBETIKA, but I'm not an expert about that form of music....however, from the description I read (at http://home.earthlink.net/~lkritikos/index1.html) it sounds like it might be.

CONDITION:

Condition of record is VG+/VG+

Condition of labels is VG+/VG+
See photo below

NOTE:  This record was play tested on a 1950's vintage mono "close & play" style record player.  I have no idea what this record would sound like on a modern sound system, since I don't have one that will play 78's.

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Mint - Perfect. No visible or audible defects.

Near Mint (NM) - Almost perfect.  May be a few minor imperfections, best viewed with a magnifying glass.  This record was probably played very little and handled with extreme care during it's lifetime.  Our top grade for a used record.

Very Good+ (VG+) - Has a few minor blemishes, slightly more visible then on a NM record.  The vinyl might have a few small scuffs or few very light scratches.  Faint surface noise may be audible between tracks, but you can assume that the music still sounds excellent throughout.  The cover may have a few small blemishes, but you can also assume that all the original artwork is intact and still looks very very nice.  All in all,  great record to own.

Very Good (VG) - Similar to a VG+ record, except that the flaws will be slightly more noticeable.  Will definitely be minor surface noise between tracks and/or during quiet musical passages--or even a pop or two during a louder section.  These still do not overwhelm the music.  Other then this, the sound will still be clean.  The cover probably has a few flaws, a few more then a VG+ record would have.  A VG cover might have between 1 and 3 (but not all) of the following defects: ring wear, a seam split, a hole, a rip, yellowing, writing or slight moisture damage.  These flaw(s) do not destroy the integrity of the cover.  IT IS STILL A NICE COVER.  Not for the extremely picky, but most would be happy to have this in their collection.  A record that is still a keeper and an enjoyable listen.

Good (G) - Sure, it's not the best, but it's still decent-- especially if the music is loud, rocking, funky or swinging.  The vinyl and/or cover probably has multiple scuffs,  scratches and/or other defects.  It may have MINOR water damage, but nothing that has completely destroyed the cover or record.  Perhaps someone has marked on it with a pen somewhere.  There might be a seam split or two.  You will probably hear minor to moderate surface noise throughout, but not to the point where it overpowers the music.  In other words, still could be playable and enjoyable, but probably not for serious audiophiles.

Fair/Poor (FP)** - Probably pretty beat. Still might have some play left, but stay away unless you are a genuine low fidelity fanatic. If it's an extremely rare or unique record, it may do until a better copy comes your way.

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