VICTOR 3258 PRE DOG MONARCH 78RPM PHONOGRAPH RECORD SOUSA’S BAND

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VICTOR 3258  PRE DOG MONARCH 78RPM PHONOGRAPH RECORD SOUSA’S BAND

Selections from Lohengrin and Tannhauser played by Sousa’s Band. V- condition with some label wear and 1 inch hairline crack from edge, which sounds little.

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How We Grade Our 78rpm Records (VJM System)

-- Also used for our cylinder records -

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

N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

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

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

E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+. 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.

V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V-. 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.

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

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

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

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

P. Unplayable.

Additional Description Abbreviations

sfc = surface;

lbl = label;

nap = not affecting play;

scr/scrs = scratch/scratches;

lc or lam  = lamination crack;

cr = crack;

gv/gvs = groove/grooves;

hlc/hc = hairline crack;

wol = writing on label;

sol = sticker on label;

fade = faded label;

gr/grs = groove/grooves;

eb = edge bite;

ec = edge chip;

ef = edge flake;

rc= rim chip;

rf = rough;

aud/inaud = audible/inaudible;

lt = light.