Venice RCA LSC 2313 Solti

$

160

VENICE

La Traviata - preludes; Act I and III

Semiramide - overture

The Tales of Hoffman - barcarolle

L'Italiana in Algeri - overture

La Giaconda - Dance of the Hours

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Convent Garden

Georg Solti conducting.

RCA LSC-2313 Stereo 

Record is  NM

 Terrific copy.  Play graded in its entirety.

Jacket is  E

Gatefold lp with interior pages.  Very light surface wear. Strong hinge, seams and corners.

This record has been strictly graded according to the following scale:

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

Near mint records are shiny and free of visible defects. No writing, stickers, other markings or spindle marks appear on the label. No major factory defects are present; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint.

If played, an NM record will do so without surface noise. Near Mint records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.

NM covers have no creases, ring wear or seam splits of any kind.

EXCELLENT (E)

E records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that don’t affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, so long as repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

E Covers should have only minor wear. An E cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, an E cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

VERY GOOD (VG)

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. 

When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise won’t overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs on human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover, where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious; it may appear on all three sides, thought it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

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(Priority Mail is available upon request: Please ask for a revised invoice before payment.) 

The record will be separated from its sleeve, packed with bubble wrap in a cardboard box, and shipped no later than the third business day following confirmation of payment. NO additional fees will be charged.  Shipping will be automatically combined for multiple purchases. Note please that the USPS First-Class International rate is available for packages weighing LESS THAN 4 lbs.  Packages over 4 lbs must be shipped Priority Mail International. 

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As with all my auctions, If you find the item to be in lesser condition than described or the item was damaged in transit, please notify me within three days in order to arrange a refund. Refunds will be granted for these two conditions ONLY. Thank you for your interest.