"50 YEARS OF GREAT OPERATIC SINGING"

Assorted collection of historical Operatic Singing

 

Label: RCA Victor Shaded Dog (LCT 6701)

Format: 33 rpm 12" 5 x LP Mono

Country: USA

Vinyl Grade: (VG++) See below

Book Grade: (VG++)

Sleeve Grade: Fresh new poly lined paper sleeves.

Year Released: 1955

Other Notes:

46 page Libretto and LP sleeves bound in book Limited and numbered ediiton- #A 715 5 LP set RCA Victor Shaded Dog labels 1S/2S and A1/A1 stampers "I" stamp in matrix indicating a Indiana pressing

Book (VG++): Book is in great shape. Lightly yellowed. No mold. Small amount of rust stains around where the metal spiral binding lives. The set was stored in a 3 ml. poly box set sleeve.

LP's (VG++): I played all 5 sides on my audiophile reference system and they play very well with some very light static throughout. No needle scratches and groove wear. Occaisional very light hairlines and a few light paper scuffs.

Because of the early age of some of these ancient operatic recordings these records could have been mastered from old shellac LP's as at the time audio tape was not invented yet. So, some of the earlier pieces sound like early recorded music where the artist recorded direct to disc by singing into a megaphone.

 SLEEVES (VG+/ Fresh): The original paper sleeves for each LP are bound to the book but I placed each LP in a poly and rice paper archival quality sleeve to reduce static and help protect the records.

SHIPPING: Shipped in pro-quality #200 LP mailer w/padding when necessary.

 

Vinyl Grading Standards

(My rigorous standards may be different than other sellers.)

 

(M) (SS) (M-) Mint, Still Sealed or Mint Minus: “Mint” indicates perfect in every way, certainly never played. Only factory sealed records will be deemed "Mint". "Mint Minus" is a grade I am reserving for factory sealed records that I opened to inspect the contents for rarity. This grade also gaurantees that the reocrd has never been palyed. I may also use a "Mint Minus" to grade a sealed record that has corner bumps or tears in the shrink wrap.

(NM) Near Mint: A near perfect, rarely played record. The record shows no obvious sign of wear, appearing unplayed. It looks clean with the factory shine and there are no visible spindle marks. An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other obvious signs of wear. Ring wear should be almost invisible. No cut-out holes or corner dents. Artist signatures are the only acceptable forms of handwriting for this grade. Basically, "Near Mint" looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.

(NM-) Near Mint Minus: Same as above, yet shows only faint paper scuffs or one or two very light surface scratches which have no effect on the sonic quality. The record will have its factory “rainbow luster” with only light spindle marks. One jacket crease is acceptable. Ring wear is minimal. Vinyl grading “Near Mint Minus” may have a jacket with discount marks or sales stickers, which will be noted. Artist signatures are the only acceptable forms of handwriting for this grade.

(VG+) Very Good Plus: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show signs of use and may have slight sleeve scuffs or very light surface scratches that only reveal themselves in the quietest of passages and don't detract from the overall sonic quality. Most factory shine is still present. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK and will be noted. An LP jacket may have some signs of ring wear and shelf wear and a small corner bump or two these are minimal and acceptable for this grade. Punch holes, cuts or other discount and out of print marks are acceptable for this jacket grade. A small seam split is also acceptable and will be noted. Owner signatures, DJ marks and other forms of handwriting are acceptable for this grade. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be a showcase piece. All but the most discriminating collectors will find a “Very Good Plus” record highly acceptable.

(VG) Very Good: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc but it is still a keeper. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade. Groove wear will start to be audible and a random click or soft pop may be evident but will not detract from the enjoyment of the recorded material. The jacket may have a seam spit or ring wear and labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. A small light stain or some discoloring may be evident. The cover may exhibit a combination of these flaws but they will not overwhelm the piece.

(G+) Good Plus, (G) Good: “Good” means acceptable…not crappy. The grade I usually reserve for listing the rarest of records. A record in “Good” or “Good Plus” condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have audible surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. A jacket or sleeve has larger seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

Special Note:

(+) Plus: An extra "plus” may be added occaisionally to a grade to highlight the finer points of some better grades.

 

Shipping Cost and Terms

Domestic/U.S.A. Shipping (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)

Domestic Buyers Please Note: Shipping costs to Alaska and Hawaii will have to be based upon actual weight. A handling charge of $1.85 (USD) will be added to the final shipping fee to help cover the cost of the high quality materials I use in the preservation and shipping of my records. Packages over $50 will have to be shipped with tracking and full value insurance. Packages will be shipped only to a confirmed Paypal address.

USPS Media Mail (No Tracking and Insurance)

LP Only Shipments: $4 for the 1st LP $1 for each additional LP. 45 Only Shipments: $4 for the 1st 45 $1 for each additional 45. 78 Only Shipments: Need to be calculated.

USPS Priority (Tracking and Insurance Included)

LP Only Shipments: $9 for the 1st LP $2 for each additional LP. 45 Only Shipments: $9 for the 1st 45 $2 for each additional 45. 78 Only Shipments: calculated. Mixed Shipments: $9 for the 1st LP $2 for each additional record.

International Shipping

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and other Customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. I declare full value for customs- this is a US and International government regulation.Tracking and Insurance is required for packages over $50. For packages under $50 the insurance and tracking is optional but, I will not refund payment for damaged or lost items without insurance and tracking.

Shipping Cost Calculate by Exact Weight: USPS pricing is constantly changing for almost all international locations. In order to provide a fair international shipping cost (to me as well as the buyer) I calculate all shipping charges by exact weight rather than a flat “per LP” rate as I do for domestic USA shipments.

First Class Air Mail (Tracking and Insurance Optional)

Allow 2-4 weeks delivery time depending on your country's customs. First Class Air Mail International does not offer online tracking. If order is over $50 it will be shipped Priority Air Mail. Packages weighing more than 4 pounds will automatically be shipped by USPS via Priority Air Mail at a $10-15 increase.

Priority Air Mail (Tracking and Insurance Included)

Allow 5-14 business day’s delivery time depending on your country's customs. Packages over $50 or over 4 pounds will be shipped via Priority Air Mail.

 

Ordering Multiple Items, Double LP’s and Boxed Sets

If you are ordering more than 1 item, please wait to submit your payment until you receive a combined invoice to ensure you are charged the exact amount of postage. All international orders over $50 or over 4 pounds must be shipped USPS Priority Air Mail with tracking. Double LP’s, boxed sets, etc. are heavier and will incur additional shipping costs.

Shipping Insurance and Tracking

Some buyers may not see it my way but, experience on Ebay has taught me that it is in both the seller's and the buyer's best interests to have the item arrive safely. Packages over $50 will have to be shipped with tracking and full value insurance. In some cases this may require USPS Express Mail. I reserve the right to make this decision for the buyer. If the buyer refuses and requests that the package is shipped uninsured and/or without tracking, the buyer assumes all risk for loss and damage once it is marked "shipped".

Payment Terms

Winning bidders will be notified within 3 days of the end of the auction. Payment must be made within 3 days after purchase or after being notified. I can, at my option, file a non-paying bidder claim with Ebay after 5 days. In accordance to Ebay policies I will offer the runner up bidder a chance to purchase the item if I do not receive any contact with the winning bidder 3 days after the auction ends. The same applies if no payment by the winning bidder is received after the mandatory 7 days. I am trying hard to provide a 5-star experience, please be considerate of my needs for timely payment.

Customer Service and Return Policy

A five star rating is important to me and I will work with a reasonable buyer who is not satisfied. You can buy with confidence because I provide a thorough assessment of a record. In a case where a buyer feels that I have provided a record below what has been described or I missed a major fault, please contact me through Ebay within 2 weeks of receiving your item, explain your problem and If we agree, the I will take the item back and provide a full refund. Buyer must pay return shipping. Sealed records must be returned still sealed to be eligible for a full refund.

Bidding Agreement

When you bid on an item in my auction you agree that you have read my terms and are agreeing to my policies.

Thank you.

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