Sold Date:
August 15, 2014
Start Date:
August 8, 2014
Final Price:
$26.99
(USD)
Bid Count:
4
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Buyer Feedback:
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Up for auction is a RARE 10" 78 rpm record:
CONJUNTO KUBAVANA
Hasta Manana Vida Mia / Dos Gardenas
Canta: Alberto Ruiz - Grabado en Cuba
RCA Victor 23-0821
US Pressing
Condition:
Record in V+ visual grade condition.
Labels show some standard to moderate wear.
Please see photos for more detail.
LISTEN TO SAMPLES OF BOTH TRACKS BELOW *(about half of both tracks were recorded for sampling purposes-- what you hear is indicative of the recording and is sourced directly from the record listed in this auction without any extra editing)
I grade according to the VJM Scale of grading.
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that
can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (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) G+ 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 scatch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.