I HAVE EXPERIENCE SHIPPING 78 RPM RECORDS SO KNOW VERY WELL HOW TO PACKAGE SAFELY, REST ASSURED.
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***********************ABOUT MY STORE AND MY COLLECTION*******************************
DEAR ROOTS MUSIC COLLECTORS. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF LISTING MY VERY LARGE COLLECTION OF EARLY BLUES, FOLK, ETHNIC FOLK, AND TRADITIONAL ROOTS MUSIC. THIS COLLECTION CONSISTS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND PIECES. I WILL BE LISTING:
*78 RPM RECORDS OF PRE-WAR BLUES, TRADITIONAL UZBEKISTAN FOLK, OTTOMAN AND GREEK AND MORE !
*VINYL FROM THE YAZOO, FOLKWAYS, OCORA LABELS AND MUCH MORE.
*OBSCURE ETHNIC AND FOLK RECORDINGS ON CASSETTE AND CD
*BOOKS ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE BLUES AND TRADITIONAL FOLK CULTURES AND HISTORY AROUND THE WORLD.
*THERE WILL ALSO BE A FEW RARE JAZZ RECORDS ALONG WITH THIS COLLECTION, HOWEVER THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY IS TRADITIONAL MUSIC.
THIS COLLECTION HAS NO KITSCH COMMERCIAL RECORDINGS. THIS IS MUSIC OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANTS, DOCUMENTS OF THE FAMILY OF MAN, THEIR DANCES, CUSTOMS, AND ABOVE ALL MUSIC. I WILL BE ADDING ITEMS PERIODICALLY OVER THE NEXT YEARS SO KEEP CHECKING IN. I TRAVEL OFTEN SO MY EBAY STORE WILL BE CLOSED PERIODICALLY FOR THE TIMES I AM ABROAD AND REOPENED WHEN I AM BACK IN TOWN.
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****************************************CONDITION OF ITEM FOR SALE****************************************
PLEASE REFER TO GRADING CHART SYSTEM BELOW:
DISC: E- TO E, conservative grading
COVER: GENERIC
CENTER LABELS: REFER TO IMAGES
78RPM SHELLAC DISC GRADING:
N (78) NM (LP). As new and un-played
N- (78) NM- (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) VG- 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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.