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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong:  Dream a little dream of me / Can anyone explain  (Decca  BM 04614)  1950
 
78 RPM Record  =  VG(+)  (some light clicks at end of A-side - small writing on labels) 
 
Record made in Denmark.
Comes with a typical Danish record shop cardboard sleeve.

All records are cleaned and play tested. Lower grade records with marks and wear are more carefully checked and commented regarding sound, clicks, background noise, possible jumps etc.

Shellac records are carefully packed with double layers of cardboard on both sides (sometimes filler records) and placed in a large cardboard box with crumpled newspaper or packaging chips as filling material. Shipping with the regular postal service.

One to two shellac records are C$ 22.00 (Approx. US$ 17.00)

Three to four are C$ 24.00 (Approx. US$ 18.50)

Grading System.
I use M-, EX, VG+, VG, VG-, G sometimes with added + - (+) (-) as in between grades – Below is an approximate reference to the traditional shellac grading system.

78RPM SHELLAC DISC GRADING:

Modified version of VJM.
Records below VG (V+) will be described in detail regarding sound quality and any serious damage to the record.

M-  =  N-    Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

EX  =  E+   Plays like new, with very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs or faint wear.

VG++ to EX-  =   E  Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and faint scratches.

VG(+) to VG+  =  E- Less shiny (beginning dullness) and without the lustre of a new record with scuffs, and a few light scratches or marks.

VG  =  V+  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.

VG(-)  =  V  Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

VG-  =  V-  Quite playable still, but distortion or heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

            G+  Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G+  =  G  Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G  =  G-  Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

         F  Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

         P  Unplayable.