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Sold Date:
April 23, 2024
Start Date:
April 23, 2024
Final Price:
$63.12
(USD)
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This is a combination of two lots plus two additional records that have been combined for sale to a specific international customer.
Comments:
Here is a nice batch of records issued from 1945 to 1951 Most of the records are good looking, but I did not clean or play test. The records are sold as is. I wouldn't have included any of these in this lot if I didn't think they were winners in some sense. You never know for sure how well any record will play until you actually play it though and it's possible you might find a clunker or two in this lot.
Cleaning before playing is highly recommended. Expect to see some dust, dirt, grime, spots and maybe occasional fingerprints on the records since I didn't spend the time to clean that stuff off.
What Is Included: Please see the photos for song titles and other details. Artists included in this lot (with release year and record grading) are:
Larry Green and his Orchestra, 1950, E-, Vinyl Promo Kay Starr with orchestra conducted by Lou Busch, 1950, E- Clyde McCoy and his Orchestra, unknown release date, V+ Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye, vocal Don Cornell and The Glee Club, 1947, V+ Freddy Martin and his Orchestra, vocal Artie Wayne, Jack Fina piano, 1946, V+, few small edge flakes Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra, vocal Vaughn Monroe and The Moon Maids, 1946, V+ Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, vocal Art Lund, 1946, V Harry James and his Orchestra, vocal Buddy Di Vito, 1946, E- Ames Brothers and Les Brown And His Band Of Renown, 1951, V+ Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra. 1945, V+ to E-Visual Grading Notes For The Records:
The visual-only record gradings are listed above. I mentioned a few defects worth noting above, but made no attempt to catalog defects for each record. Examine photos closely for the big picture. Expect to see decent gloss (especially once cleaned) and some surface scuffs on most of these records. Occasionally you'll see some surface scratches, groove wear, edge flakes, slight warps or insignificant hairlines/lams that don't affect playability. You can see the condition of the labels in the photos section. These are all decent quality records based on appearance - some better than others. All of the records are sleeved in kraft paper sleeves. Although I use new sleeves when needed, assume the sleeves are ones that have housed the records for a long while. The sleeves might show some amount of wear like bends, creases, writing, marks or even small tears. I didn't notice any seam splits on the sleeves.
Play Test Notes and Tips For Best Play Results: I did not play test these records. (It's not that I never played any of them. It's just that it may have been 30 years ago when I listened.) Some will sound better than others. Expect varying levels of record surface noise (like crackle, ticks, clicks in some cases) and you'll probably not be disappointed.
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Five 78 RPM 10" Records Lot #116: Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra / his Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra - Latin Jazz, 1942-1948 - UntestedComments:
Here is a nice batch of records issued from 1942 to 1948. Most of the records are good looking, but I did not clean or play test. The records are sold as is. I wouldn't have included any of these in this lot if I didn't think they were winners in some sense. You never know for sure how well any record will play until you actually play it though and it's possible you might find a clunker or two in this lot.
Cleaning before playing is highly recommended. Expect to see some dust, dirt, grime, spots and maybe occasional fingerprints on the records since I didn't spend the time to clean that stuff off.
What Is Included: Please see the photos for other details. Songs included in this lot (with release year and record grading) are:
Chiu-Chiu / Brazil, 1942, V+ Yo Te Amo Mucho And That's That / La Ola Marina (vocal Del Campo), 1946, E Walter Winchell Rhumba / Oye Negra, 1945, E- Cuanto Le Gusta (vocal Gilbert, Aladdin & Monero) / Take It Away (vocal by Penny Piper), 1948, E- Cugat's Nugats / The Mexican Shuffle, 1947, V+Visual Grading Notes For The Records:
The visual-only record gradings are listed above. I mentioned a few defects worth noting above, but made no attempt to catalog defects for each record. Examine photos closely for the big picture. Expect to see decent gloss (especially once cleaned) and some surface scuffs on most of these records. Occasionally you'll see some surface scratches, groove wear, edge flakes, slight warps or insignificant hairlines/lams that don't affect playability. You can see the condition of the labels in the photos section. These are all decent quality records based on appearance - some better than others. All of the records are sleeved in kraft paper sleeves. Although I use new sleeves when needed, assume the sleeves are ones that have housed the records for a long while. The sleeves might show some amount of wear like bends, creases, writing, marks or even small tears. I didn't notice any seam splits on the sleeves.
Play Test Notes and Tips For Best Play Results: I did not play test these records. (It's not that I never played any of them. It's just that it may have been 30 years ago when I listened.) Some will sound better than others. Expect varying levels of record surface noise (like crackle, ticks, clicks in some cases) and you'll probably not be disappointed.
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Comments: Fully play tested. This is the 1943 reissue of 1935 release. Pedro Berrios provides the vocal refrain in "Chino Soy".
Record Condition (For the Eyes): Side A is VJM graded E. Side B is V+ so I averaged the grade out to be E- overall. Both sides have some light surface scuffs/marks. Side A has a lot of shine. Side B has visible graying in grooves. There is a pair of edge flakes on Side A at the 7 o'clock position before the play area (no effect on play).
Record Condition (For the Ears): Plays with no skips or sticks of course. Side A plays great with minimal record surface noise - loud and clear with perfect sound. Side B has more moderate level record surface noise and there is some mild fuzziness from the groove wear. In summary, Side A is is wonderful to listen to while side B is ok, but not as nice as Side A. (I play-test on a Newcomb school-style phonograph with a 3 mil stylus.)
Sound Sample: I've uploaded a video sound sample. You might have to view it on a computer (might not show up on a phone).
Labels Condition: The labels are decent looking with modest wear. There are no stickers, tape or writing on the labels.
Sleeve Type and Condition: Housed in Bags Unlimited gold kraft-paper sleeve that is in excellent condition.
78 RPM 10": Decca 23413 - Bing Crosby and Xavier Cugat - You Belong To My Heart / Baia - 1945
Comments: Fully play tested.
Record Condition (For the Eyes): I graded the record E- by the VJM grading system. Numerous scuffs, light scratches and other marks have dulled the shine a good bit. There is a small surface edge flake that has no effect on play. A couple little surface pimples add a few ticks.
Record Condition (For the Ears): Plays with no skips or sticks. General record surface noise is moderate with occasional ticks. The music plays well, sounds great and is enjoyable. (I play-test on a Newcomb school-style phonograph with a 3 mil stylus.)
Sound Sample: I've uploaded a video sound sample. You might have to view it on a computer (might not show up on a phone).
Labels Condition: The labels show moderate wear. There is no writing or tape, stickers, etc. to mar the labels.
Sleeve Type and Condition: Housed in a Bags Unlimited white heavier paper sleeve in excellent condition.
Shipping Notes: There will be an abundance of padding to help ensure safe travels. I'm an expert record packer, if I do say so myself! Rest assured that I know what I'm doing when it comes to packing shellac records for safe shipping. I always pack carefully, but will be extra cautious with this batch of records.
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A word on costs for safely shipping shellac 78 RPM records: They are fragile and easily breakable. (You know that!) If shipped in packaging that would be perfectly safe for a vinyl record, the chance of breakage is pretty good. I pack shellac 78's between stiff cardboard pads in an oversize box with plenty of padding all around. Proper packing materials cost me a bundle per package and the costs keep going up. On top of that, another pile of money is needed to buy the USPS media mail postage. Shipping costs are very real and add up to more than most people realize. It might not be apparent to you, but the amount that I ask you to pay for shipping is actually less than what it actually costs me to ship a record.
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