Sold Date: March 12, 2023
Start Date: March 5, 2023
Final Price: $76.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
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MARA & HER RUSSIAN ENSEMBLE Bells Of Moscow/Moonlight BOST 5001 E/E- 1942 Rudolph Goehr 10" 78rpm - super scarce Russian folk disc. Directed by Rudolph Goehr.  The Bost Record Co. was established in New York in 1942 by the emigrated Herbert H. Borchardt. Borchardt had formerly worked for German and French Polydor. The company specialized in issuing recordings of musical genres that were not covered by the main recording companies. The stated purpose of the company was "to issue albums of records that do not conflict with items that are already available in the catalogues of the 'Big Three."

Visual Grading:
Shellac - E/E- (needs cleaning)
Labels - see photos

We are highly experienced shipping fragile shellac 78s.  They will be packed in an oversized new box between cardboard and with plenty of padding.  Bid with confidence.

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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.