Sold Date: December 15, 2019
Start Date: December 8, 2019
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
Bid Count: 2
Seller Feedback: 12391
Buyer Feedback: 11

 Michio Miyagi performing 2 songs in the Sokyoku style

This gentleman has been so important to the history of Japanese history and koto playing that he has a museum dedicated to his life and works in Tokyo. 

VICTOR NK-3002 made in JAPAN 78 Rpm SHELLAC RECORD

Condition of this Record is an E- to an E+  * HOWEVER - one side does have a hairline fracture starting at the beginning of the playing side that runs about 1.5 inches long. Careful handling and playing should prevent any further damage. 

Labels are clear and crisp. 

DUE to this auction ending in mid December, we cannot guarantee your item will arrive to you by Christmas day if you are buying it as a gift. Please keep this in mind. 

This will be VERY CAREFULLY packaged in a Strong, OVER-SIZED Box with bubble wrap, cardboard stiffeners & packing peanuts.

Shipping in the USA via MEDIA MAIL is $6.50 ***** Combined Shipping is $2.00 for each additional Record in the USA. 

PRIORITY MAIL Shipping is also available on request, but will cost more (cost will depend on how far you are located from us) 

Shipping cost to CANADA is $20.00 

Shipping cost for the REST OF THE WORLD is $28.00 

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The VJM Record Grading System.

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.