Orquesta Riverside - Alma De Mujer - Panart LD-2061 Orquesta Riverside - Alma De Mujer - Panart LD-2061 Orquesta Riverside - Alma De Mujer - Panart LD-2061

Tape on sleeve, stain on back, bottom sleeve ripping, writing on label, many light marks, skip on Side A, track 3.  (front cover: Good / Back cover - Poor. Overall condition of cover: Fair) FAIR/FAIR

Tracklist  Vereda TropicalA Mi MayariNaricita FriaPorque No Ha De SerOye Como Gozo MamaMañana Por La MañanaTe Adorare Mas Y MasMulata GuapachaArrivederci RomaEstas En MiBlancas AzucenasCha Cha Cha De Los Perros

"Orquesta Riverside (known as Orquesta Havana Riverside between 1938 and 1941) was a highly successful  that was amongst the most popular ensembles of the 1940s and 1950s.Founded in 1938, it was originally directed by local musician Enrique González Mantici until 1945. Other directors were Antonio Sosa (1945-47), Pedro Vila (1947-57),  (1957-62), Argelio González and Nelson Arocha.

In 1993, the ensemble disbanded after a long period lacking success. Years later, Raúl Nacianceno Miyares, a former saxophonist in the band, revived the name of the band with young music graduates, playing the same arrangements as 50 years ago."

No Cuban records are graded Mint or Near Mint. Most Cuban records after 1970, mainly on Areito, have some degree of ring wear due to their paper like sleeves. GRADING:

All records are strictly graded. Sleeves are graded first followed by the vinyl. Example: EX/VG. I have used both the Record Collector  and Goldmine magazines standards to grade my records. Where indicated records are play graded (especially those of higher value) otherwise they are inspected under a strong light. 

Pre-revolution labels like Panart, Puchito,Seeco, Duarte,Velvet Records and others from the 1950's as well as the post-revolution 1960's EGREM records were pressed using thick vinyl and generally will sound better than the 1970's and later Areito recordings. The pre-revolution records will often play better than they look.

M= Mint: refers to a brand new unplayed vinyl record.

NM = Near Mint: Record played only a few times with care. May have a few light marks when examined under a bright light otherwise appears new.

EX = Excellent: The record has some signs of being played but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging may have slight wear and/or small creasing. EX(-) is somewhere between VG and EX. A record with an EX(+) grade can be described as better than EX but not quite Near Mint.

VG = Very Good. The record has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and light scratches. Normal wear on the cover or extra items without any major defects is acceptable. VG(-) signifies a record has more surface noise as well as visual marking than a VG while VG(+) is not quite in the EX category.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated and a lot of surface noise can be heard. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, ring wear, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 

FAIR: The record is only just playable and has not been taken care of. There is considerable surface that impacts on the playback, The record may jump or skip. The cover and contents will be torn, stained, water damaged and/or defaced.

Poor: The record will not play properly and skip and/or jump throughout many tracks. The cover will be badly damaged and/or partly mussing.

Bad: The record is unplayable and may be broken. This type of record is used only as a collection filler and I will only sell such a record if it is extremely rare to obtain.

ABOUT ME:  I have been selling vinyl records on E-Bay since 2000 and prior via mail-order. In all over 30 years experience. My work in the record and radio industries and music reviewer for a major newspaper has allowed me to  accumulate a lot of vinyl records. In 2011, I started buying used Cuban vinyl records in Havana and I am currently one of the biggest resellers in North America. I employ several purchasing agents whom I have trained to provide me with quality vinyl.   WHY BUY CUBAN RECORDS FROM ME: Good quality/reasonable pricing. I pay more to obtain quality Cuban vinyl and resell at competitive prices. I am helping several Cuban people (my buyers) whose lives have improved since working for me. Strict grading. No hassle 30 day money back no questions asked guaranty. I only use strong quality mailers to ensure goods arrive undamaged. All Cuban records are washed using a professional cleaning system and are inspected before being listed.

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