Sold Date: October 25, 2019
Start Date: October 24, 2019
Final Price: £19.95 (GBP)
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Buyer Feedback: 314

78 RPM 10" Shellac Record: The Carlton Hotel Dance Orchestra - Sleepy Time Gal / My Castle In Spain - Zonophone 2738
Visual Grading: B Audio Grading: B- Label Grading: C (neat dealer sticker to each side otherwise label in very nice condition) Other: n/a Sleeve: Fresh white card sleeve provided
Please check below for a guide to our gradings. It's worth noting that there is sometimes no correlation between the sound of a record and the record's appearance.
Please be aware that shellac records will generally play back with varying degrees of surface noise. It should also be noted that your personal playback experience will be dependent on the stylus/equipment used. 
Visual Grading (viewed under a strong light): A = A few surface marks, possibly some light wear and very light scratches. Surface is nice and shiny. B = A number of surface marks, visible wear and some light scratches. Surface retains shine. C = Many surface marks, visible wear and a number of light/medium scratches. Surface retains some shine. D = Numerous surface marks, significant wear and possible some deep scratches. Surface may be dull. E = Badly worn with deep scratches. Dull surface.
Audio Grading (play tested with Audio Technica VM670SP cartridge with 3.0mil stylus. Your playback experience may well differ with other styli/equipment): A = Relatively low surface noise. Some crackling throughout but the music is the winner. B = Surface noise/crackling throughout. However, the music is still prominent above the background noise. C = Significant levels of surface noise/crackling and pops. The music is still audible and louder passages rise above the background noise. D = High levels of surface noise. The music is just about audible through the crackling. May be some distorted passages. E = Extreme surface noise and distortion throughout. Not an easy listen.
Label Grading (please zoom in on the images to study the label): A = In very good condition with no significant marking or wear. No writing or stickers. B = Some light wear or marking. No writing or stickers. C = Wear and marking. Some areas of the label may be worn away or missing. Some stickers and/or neat writing may be present. D = Significant wear. Larger areas of the label may be worn away or missing. Writing and/or stickers may be present. E = Label is badly damaged.
Please check the images carefully for further details of this item. The images form a vital part of the description.
Postage and packing: The record will be sandwiched in card, wrapped in bubble pack and then floated in void fill chips inside a box. Obviously we cannot guarantee 100% that the item will arrive intact but we will do our best to minimise the risk of damage. Any items that arrive damaged will be refunded. Please contact us right away if there are any issues.
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NB: The photograph is of the actual item. We attempt to describe all items accurately and to give details of their condition. However, returns are accepted if you are not satisfied with the item you receive. No quibbles. We will always attempt to resolve any issues to ensure a smooth transaction.