Sold Date: September 2, 2020
Start Date: February 1, 2020
Final Price: $59.99 $50.00 (USD)
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Lot of 31 PRE-WAR Big Band/SWING/HOT! JAZZ 10" 78rpm INSTANT COLLECTION! RARE!!

Visual Grading -
RCA VICTOR -
25559 - V+
OXFORD -
39502 - V
VICTOR -
18791 - V
COLUMBIA -
A 1228 (Japan Pressing) - V+/E- 1204-D - V/V+ 3064 - V/V- (some surface hairlines that do not impact play)

VOCALION -
15558 - G
MELOTONE -
13363 - strong V+/E- 13362 - strong V 5-11-12 - V+/E-

VARIETY -
513 - G/G+
PURITAN -
11489 - V 11346 - V-/V+
VELVET TONE -
2120 - V (tiny chip opening wax well away from grooves) 1988 - V 1947 - V-/F (would be V/V- both sides, but has a serious gouge on one side.  probably will play through)

EMERSON -
10177 - V-
BRUNSWICK -
4347 - E-/V 2445 - G/G+ 4814 - V/V+ 80147 - V/F (sophisticated swing side plays, but pretty rough) 2629 - V

SILVERTONE -
3504 - V- 2678 - G+/V
PERFECT -
16107 - V 12444 - V/V- (1" chip from opening wax one side goes right up to the grooves)
DECCA -
2148 - E-

GLOBE -
8005 - V (small chips opening wax, well away from grooves)
MONTGOMERY WARD -
4560 - V/V- 7973 - V/V+ 4400 - V

Buyers should presume most records will need at least a light cleaning before playing, unless noted.  At least 1/2 of the discs in this lot ship in used 10" sleeves in varying conditions.  Those without sleeves will ship between those with to prevent any damage during shipping. 

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I do combine shipping. PLEASE REQUEST PAYMENT TOTAL when you're finished bidding.  If buying more than one large lot of 78s, I may not be able to combine shipping because it's likely they will have to ship in separate boxes. 

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.