MACHINE GUNS & APPLAUSE Playtested, 100% Disc grading - VG 4 pictures uploaded, disc front and rear - apologies for any tripod reflection - and a view of each of the label details. You are looking at a listing for an item that is in excess of 65 years old. Surface noise and signs of antiquity, either visually or on playback are to be expected. Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item. Two sides of vintage sound effects, early '50's 10" 78rpm, VG++ playback... ...and for collectors of unusual format records this features two different Major Records labels. One appears to be of a style and design of some previous vintage, the 'Guns' side looks definitely early 1940's, and the 'Applause' side looks more refined, earlt '50's. As another point of interest for collectors, the two matrix numbers are totally different, leading me to think that this is basically two records of different era's cobbled together. - Side A - Three types of machine gun, about a minute of each...Sub-Thompson, Anti-Aircraft Gun (Chicago Piano type) and 37mm Anti-Aircraft machine Gun - Side B - Two tracks, just over a minute each, two variants on applause by a collection of appreciative audience members, it seems. No talking, just hands clapping. Side B has unusual playback, as each section has what can only be described as a 'stopped' groove and the needle sits there, at the end of the first track and has to be physically moved on a fraction...the gap between tracks can be seen in the pictures. This was a common thing with Major Records, others from this label have the same thing happening. 4 pictures uploaded, a variety of views, check 'em out, they're part of the description, too. Vinyl disc. Released on - Major Records Catalog number, taken from the label, 4003 US issue. Duration - 6 minutes in total, approx. Matrix numbers - Side One - TJV 810 A Side Two - D9 QB 7712-1 Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used and be aware of the full description in all aspects. I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first. Visual grading is not an option at all. This approx. 65 year old 78rpm disc I have graded as being in Very Good++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There is the expected low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, typically common to any used disc of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience! The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded. Any questions, email and I'll help if I can. Rare item, vintage gunfire and different labels...what's not to like? Thanks for looking! :o) Buy-it-Now, $19.99 Priority Mail service used for 78's, and this is included in the price, please note. Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice! Overseas orders welcome - $35, wherever. * Records are posted in dedicated oversized record mailing boxes with 4 x corrugated cardboard stiffeners, and an abundance of large sized bubble wrap. GRADING GUIDE FOR 78rpm DISCS NM Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage. EX+ Plays like new, with few signs of handling. Minor scuffs visible. EX Very shiny, nearly new looking. No visible signs of wear, inaudible scuffs and scratches. VG++ Still shiny, but without the lustre of a new record. A few light scratches. Light wear. No skipping or sticking passages. VG+ Above average, undeniably vintage condition 78 in which scuffs and general use have dulled the finish of the disc. Wear is moderate, but playback is not overly affected, and is free from distortion. Light surface noise, commensurate with age. No skipping or sticking passages. VG Moderate, even wear throughout, still very playable. Surface noise and scratches, audible but not intrusive. Good++ Quite playable still, distortion on playback due to surface noise. Music remains loud, in most passages, with scratches and surface noise evident but below music level. Good+ Serviceable and acceptable playback. Music may sound muffled in some sections. Noticeably heavier scratches and surface marks. Good Quite obviously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise. Good- Music still prominent, with wear and scratches extensive. Fair Most of music remains audible over continual surface noise, although the vintage 78 experience is an uncomfortable affair. Collection filler material. Poor Unplayable, and most definitely of interest only to the most dedicated... |