SONGS:
A MAN AND HIS DREAM // GO FLY A KITE
LABEL: DECCA 2641
YEAR: 1939
CONDITION: LOOKS
E- WITH LIGHT RUBS AND SCRATCHES. PLAYS EE+.
I combine shipping for multiple purchases. 2 records same postage as 1.
I pack in
new boxes of 12x12x3 or 12x12x4 for all 10 in. 78s. The records are sandwiched
in 10 in. corrugated squares and packed with peanuts all
around.
Records are both play and
sight graded. I grade conservatively using the VJM grading system (see below).
All exceptions on records will be described in the spaces above. I have over
5000 78s to list in the future, so if you don?t see what you?re looking for now,
check back. All records come in sleeves.
The
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.
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;
cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud =
audible/inaudible; lt = light.