78 RPM 10": Glenn Miller Sunrise / Moonlight Serenade Magic Brain Sleeve 1939 EX

Sold Date: October 3, 2022
Start Date: October 3, 2022
Final Price: $22.00 (USD)
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78 RPM 10": Glenn Miller and his Orchestra - Sunrise Serenade / Moonlight Serenade - 1939

Comments: Fully play tested. Housed in a nice looking futuristic Magic Brain sleeve.
Record Condition (For the Eyes): I graded this record Excellent. It is very glossy. There are some light surface scuffs, but not too many. There is a small audible surface pit on side A. It is located about an inch in from the edge at about the 10 o'clock position. It is visible as a lighter colored spot in the photo. This is a very nice looking record overall.
Record Condition (For the Ears): Plays with no skips or sticks of course. Background record surface noise is very mild. The aforementioned A-side small pit produces several clicks (see sound sample). I heard a click of undetermined origin near the beginning of the B-side. Aside from that you'll get a record that reproduces full rich sound just waiting to be thoroughly enjoyed. (I play-test on a Newcomb school-style phonograph with a 3 mil stylus.)
Sound Sample: I've uploaded a video sound sample. It is a major part of the description of this record. If you hear static-click sounds when the view changes in the video, it is most likely from my phone microphone reacting to the movement and not in the music. You might have to view the sound sample on a computer (might not show up on a phone).
Labels Condition: The labels look just about perfect. The text is crisp and clear. The graphics look great. There are no stickers, tape or writing on the labels.
Sleeve Type and Condition: Housed in Bluebird company sleeve with one side devoted to promoting the Magic Brain RCA Victrola. The sleeve is a real good looker. The graphics look very nice. There is some light general wear to the paper. There are no seam splits. There is a very short tear at the die-cut center on the "Bluebird" side. The areas outside of the record impression area bear some light crinkles/creases.

Please see the photos for more info and a look at condition.


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