Up for auction is a copy of Jane Mink Rossen – Polynesian Songs & Games From Bellona (Mungiki), Solomon Islands LP, US Original

The record has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record Cleaning Machine. This is a vacuum record cleaning system which has been around for many years and works incredibly well. So the record will arrive in the best possible condition and I'm sure you'll hear the difference, it'll sound superb. Hope you enjoy it!

NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also eBay currently has a tendency to overcharge for postage, so feel free to contact me with any questions. Cheers.

CONDITION

Vinyl = VG+

Sleeve = VG+, minor damage near bottom right corner, otherwise in fine shape, no splits

Grading is according to Goldmine Magazine grading standards (full details at the bottom of the listing). All vinyl is graded conservatively, VG indicates a well cared for record, Mint is rarely used and reserved for new records or those in exceptionally good condition.

All records have been stored in and will be posted with an outer sleeve. Records will also be posted in a stiff cardboard mailer to ensure they reach you in perfect condition.

ALBUM DETAILS

Jane Mink Rossen – Polynesian Songs And Games From Bellona (Mungiki), Solomon Islands
Label:    Folkways Records – FE 4273
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:    US
Released:    1976
Genre:    Folk, World, & Country
Style:    Pacific

Tracklist
A1    Jason Giusanga, Momoka And Tepuke With A Group Of 12 Men–    Canoe Hauling Songs
A2    Paul Sa'engeika With 12 Men In Bellona–    Mako Hakasaunoni
A3    Eight Men And Two Children Of Bellona–    Singing Games A, B, C
A4    Hama Songo'ungi–    Singing Game, Resurrection
A5    10 Men Led By Momoka In Honiara–    Women's Dance
A6    Taupongi–    Introductory Song
A7    Taupongi–    Introductory Song
A8    Joshua Kaipua–    Tattooing Song
B1    Four Men Led By Ma'itaki–    Maghiiti
B2    11 Men Led By Tupe'uhi–    Maghiiti
B3    10 Men Led By Joshua Kaipua–    Clapping Songs (Pese): Na Hua A Na Sa'a
B4    Village Chorus–    Clapping Songs (Pese): Tau Baalogha
B5    Group Of Men Led By Haman Songo'ungi–    Clapping Songs (Pese): Mako Ngenge

Notes
From the Smithsonian website:
Recorded in 1976, Polynesian Songs and Games features songs from Bellona, a small island south of the Solomon Island chain. The music of Bellona favors vocal arrangements accompanied by the sparse percussive rhythms of sounding boardings and clapping. According to field recordist Jane Mink Rossen, “Although the musical materials are limited, they are used to great effect through constant variation within a song, implemented by individual improvisation.” Liner notes include an overview of the music of Bellona, track notes, translated lyrics, and photographs.

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also this is the first time I've changed postage since I opened the shop so please feel free to contact me if you encounter any issues or feel you've been over charged. Cheers.

All records come with an outer sleeve and will be posted in a dedicated cardboard mailer to insure it reaches you safely. Local pickup from inner west Sydney is also welcome.

RETURNS

As always I offer a full money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase. Please just contact me if there are any issues and I will try and sort it out to your satisfaction. Also returns are welcome, please note that depending on the nature of the problem, return postage costs maybe at the buyers expense, but bid with confidence as I am yet to have an item returned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All vinyl has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record cleaning machine and generally sounds as good as new (if not better!)

Feel free to contact me with any questions and also please check out my other auctions. Good luck and happy bidding!

GRADING

Grading is as per Goldmine Magazine grading standards, with items being graded conservatively.

SS : Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition

M : Mint - perfect, possibly unplayed

NM : Near Mint - a near perfect, may have just a few light surface scratches

VG+ : Very Good Plus - has some superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector.

VG : Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.

VG- : Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.

G+ : Good Plus - In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.