THE BONAIRES It's Xmas/I'm Alone DOOTONE 325 Dootsie Williams DOO WOP/JAZZ 1952
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THE BONAIRES & ERNIE TAVARES TRIO It's Xmas/I'm Alone Tonight DOO WOP/JAZZ 1952 - 10" 78rpm - scarce Christmas DOO WOP track by Bonaires (Ernie Tavares Trio is backing band) and killer guitar jazz trio instrumental on flip side by Ernie Tavares Trio. Dootone 325 Los Angeles, California label produced by Dootsie Williams
Visual Grading:
Shellac - E- (light scuffs)Label - E+/N-
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Shellac 78s will be shipped between two pieces of cardboard, then bubble wrapped and set in a 13" x 4" x 13" over-sized box. Bid with confidence. 78s pictured without sleeves DO ship with a 10" sleeve, though not necessarily a company sleeve for the particular record. 45s, LPs, and 78s can ship together for savings on total shipping cost. Buyers should presume that most records will need a light cleaning before playing.
SHIPPING (I do combine shipping. Please read below and request payment total when you are finished bidding on my items):
US Buyers - $4 for the first 78. $1 for each additional. Shipping via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation. If ordering multiple lots, cost will be calculated by weight and buyer location.
International Buyers - $23 for the first 78. $3 for each additional up to six 78s. Orders over 4lbs will be calculated by weight and buyer location.
Canadian Buyers - $21 for the first 78. $2 for each additional LP up to six78s . Orders over 4lbs will be calculated by weight and buyer location.
(PLEASE REQUEST PAYMENT TOTAL when you're finished bidding. Thanks!)
78 SHELLAC DISC GRADING:
N (78) NM (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).N- (78) NM- (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) VG- 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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
SATISFACTION:
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