-   Frederick Delius Concerto For Cello And Orchestra / Songs Of Farewell / A Song Before Sunrise

Jacqueline du Pre / Sir Malcolm Sargent / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Cat#: ASD 644Record Label: HMVCountry Released: UKLabel Info: Please enter Label info Stereo/Mono: Stereo Release Year: 1965 Title(s) / Tracks: Side A Songs Of Farewell / A Song Before Sunrise Side B Concerto For Violoncello And Orchestra 
Notes: NOTES FROM DISCOGS

This is the first UK stereo version.

Labels:
- Red labels with black and white print
- Nipper logo in small semi-circle
- White rim text starts with "The Gramophone Co Ltd." - "Made in Gt. Britain" at bottom
- "Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions [...]"
- "Recorded under the auspices of the Delius Trust"
- "℗ 1965"

Sleeve:
- Laminated on front only
- Three-way flipbacks
- No cat# printed on spine
- EMI globe logo on front
- Medium sized stereo caption on front
- Sleeve notes in English only on back
- "℗ 1965" - "E.M.I. Records (The Gramophone Company Ltd.)"
- "Made and Printed in Great Britain"
- "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents pending" on bottom flipback Catalog numbers:
- ASD 644 on sleeve
- ASD. 644 on labels

 Other information:
- Labelography code: ER1
- Sub tracks in tracks A3 and B are not banded on vinyl Grading Vinyl Grading EX Sleeve Grading VG Comments Vinyl: Plays back with only the mildest sporadic crackle. Disc exceptionally clean with no marks to cause any clicks. Top end of grade and very close to NM.

Sleeve: Spine retains its's shape and all seams strong. A couple of bumps to the corners. Some marks to unlaminated rear. Again top end of grade.

Grading System From 20th Jan 2024 I Will be using the Goldmine Grading System as follows:

MINT A record that is in perfect condition and has never been played. I will only use this grading if the record is sealed. Near Mint (NM or M-) The record appears to have never been played (or has been played very few times). The record has no visible signs of wear or damage. The cover has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or any other noticeable defects. Excellent (EX)

(PLEASE NOTE: I have elected to use EX as opposed to Goldmines VG+. In the interest of clarity, I will not use the VG+ grading to represent a top end VG)

A record that has been played but is still in excellent condition. Defects are of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. The cover/box may have slight signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of covers and will show obvious signs of wear and tear. Good (G) The record has obviously been played. A record that has been heavily played and may skip or repeat. There may be noticeable noise or distortion on the recording. The Sleeve has obvious marks, tears and rips. Postage ***FREE UK POSTAGE***