Rare Spanish Opera 78 Set-El Matrero-Apollo Granforte-Victor Red Seal-1920's-EX

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El Matrero - Victor 9603,04,05

Up for auction is a very rare operatic set of the rarely heard Spanish Opera, El Matrero. Recorded in 1929 at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, these records featuring some very fine singing from some of the best opera singers of the 1920's including: Apollo Granforte, Nena Juarez, De Bari and Cataneo.

Grade: Set grades between EX- and EX. The records are in lovely shape, very shiny, minimal signs of wear. The final record has what might be a small pressure crack towards the end of the record, but I played it and it sounded fine to me, couldn't hear a crack. Included is the libretto to the opera. The album itself has some damage in the top left corner, looks like perhaps a mouse got at it at somepoint)



I Use VJM Record Grading System:

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.