*Unique* COLUMBIA D 31185 ALEXANDR VERTINSKY (Russian tenor)Daroga dlinnaya-1926
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Description
In 1926 Alexandr Vertinsky ,
the Russian singer, tenor, recorded a song called 'Dorogoy dlinnoyu'
(Along the long road/ By the long way), it was issued probably 1932..33 in England.
The music was composed by Boris Fomin
and lyrics were written by the poet Konstantin Podrevsky.
In 1968, Gene Raskin wrote English lyric for the song,
and Mary Hopkin made it a worldwide hit in her rendition, 'THOSE WERE THE DAYS'.
The song on the reverse side is: Tri Pazscha (The Three Pageboys), lyrics by Nadezhda Teffi.
Media visual: VG+ (Shellac), some light marks and scratches, good luster
Audio: clear loud voice with medium to high crackles
cover: new card + new clear plastic inner sleeve - see photos
matrices: WH2495-1/ WH2506-1
other stamps: C, 44374 / G, 44362
track list: see photos
DO NOT PAY – WAIT FOR MY INVOICE ! (for prices see below)
I am selling my collection of vinyl records, shellac records, CDs & Cassette Tapes.
Most of them are in near mint condition.
They are cleaned (dust protection), checked under strong light and play tested (some fragments) on headphones.
Shipping Is from Hungary.
Combined shipping for multiple purchases as follow:
EUROPE & UK Standard shipping (non tracked):
up to 500g (1-2 LP 12”/EP 10”/1-4x CD/1-8x Single 7”/Tapes)= 7GBP (for ‘tracked’+5GBP)
501g up to 2kg (2-8 LP 12”/EP 10”/CD/9-40 Single 7”/Tapes)= 20GBP (for ‘tracked’+5GBP)
over 2kg – ask me
WORLDWIDE & RUSSIA Registered & Tracked shipping:
up to 500g (1-2 LP 12”/EP 10”/1-4x CDs/1-8x Singles 7”/Tapes)= 13GBP
501g up to 2kg (2-8 LP 12”/EP 10”/Cd/9-40 Singles 7”/Tapes)= 30GBP
over 2kg – ask me
HUNGARY : 1-2 LP 12”/EP 10”= 2GBP, 501g up to 2kg= 4GBP, for over 2kg – ask me
For double record, or more than one, or for a box – ask me as that depends on the weight.
You can have a cheaper CDs without jewel case – only disc & art work will be sent on your request.
Grading scale:
N= new/ M= like new/ NM= almost like new/ EX++/ EX+/ VG+/ VG/ G (explanation below)
VISUAL GRADE:
N= New sealed
M= Mint, opened but like new with no signs of use
NM= Near mint, almost like new with 2-3 hairlines possible
EX+= Excellent plus, very clean & shiny with little evidence of play or sleeve removal, no scratches
EX= Excellent, some light scuffs/hairlines, light marks
VG+= Very good plus, one or couple of superficial scratches & scuffs (general light wear for Shellac)
VG= Very good, pronounced wear, lack of gloss, numerous scratches, marks & scuffs
G= Good, pronounced wear but possibly still playable
AUDIO GRADE:
M= like new
NM= almost like new, few light pops possible
EX+= very occasional light mild surface noise
EX= light mild surface noise through
VG+= light crackles through
VG= medium surface noise/crackles, but no skips, no jumps
G= high crackles but not overpowered music, no skips, no jumps.
See photos for SLEEVE Condition, any major damage will be described.
For any problem please contact me before contacting eBay. Any issue will be resolved in buyer favor.
Positive feedback will be left after buyer’s confirmation of received item.
Thank you for viewing.
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