Sold Date: May 11, 2021
Start Date: May 3, 2021
Final Price: $15.00 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 1029
Buyer Feedback: 0

This listing includes 9 shellac 12", 78 rpm records for your listening and collecting pleasure.  These records consider of what I consider "Sunday afternoon listening in the parlour, ca. 1910-1940" - orchestrated popular or gospel songs with very formal vocal performances, as well as classical instrumental tunes.  All records play at least VG, with typical shellac surface noise and surface wear but no major defects (deep scratches or breaks) present.  Some records are old enough to be single-sided; all others will indicate b-sides using the "b/w" abbreviation.  Most of these include a period, vintage RCA Victor or Columbia sleeve for protection, and these are creased from storage and a bit tattered (sometimes considerably) from years of handling - I rate them G+ overall.  These look to be vintage 1920s to '40s items, but could be slightly older, too.  You'll receive:
Percy Grainger - Polish Dance (E Flat Minor Op. 2 No.1 by Schwarenka) b/w To the Springtime (Greig)/One More Day, My John (Sailor's Chanty, arranged by Grainger) Columbia Records A6128
Fritz Kreisler - Liebesfreud (Old Vienna Waltz - violin solo) Victrola Records 74196
Ernestine Schumann-Heink - The Rosary (Contralto with orchestra in English) Victrola Records 88108
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Prelude in G Major (Op. 32, No. 5 - Piano solo) Victrola Records 74645
Sergei Rachmaninoff - Valse in E Flat Major (Chopin, Op. 18 - Piano solo) Victrola Records 74679
Joseph C. Smith and His Orchestra - Waltz from Drigo's Serenade (Harlequin's Serenade from "Millions d'Arlequin") b/w Havanola - Fox Trot ("For dancing") Victor Records 35615
Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Ziegfeld Follies of 1920-Medley Fox Trot b/w Cuban Moon-Fox Trot ("For dancing") Victor Records 35698 *This record may have some dust that got stuck to the record in combination with moisture, so it has a lightly smudged look across its surface.  No playback issues.
Vessella's Italian Band - Stradella Overture b/w Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna Overture (Concert band) Victor Records 35276 *This record may have some dust that got stuck to the record in combination with moisture, so it has a lightly smudged look across its surface.  No playback issues.
Harry Lauder - "It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin' But It's Nicer to Lie in Bed!" Victor Records 70107 Released ca. 1916.  Single-sided shellac 78 rpm disc.  "Scotch specialty with orchestra," according to the label.  (Being Harry Lauder, expect a prominent brogue.) Record plays VG, with your typical background shellac noise.  No scratches or other structural problems. Sleeve VG, due to two tears near the centre hole.  The seams are still holding otherwise.
Shipping costs $9.05 via Media Mail.  These will be packed carefully with extra cardboard, bubble wrap or air pillows, and filler materials to prevent trouble in shipment.
I have lots of classic items on vinyl and shellac coming up at discount levels, so be sure to check my listings to score multiple deals and great shipping rates.  Happy bidding!

Album and collectible offerings from

Michael the Record Nut

"Quality items at reasonable prices from an eccentric merchant!"

As a math teacher and long-time record buyer with a definite passion for both vocations, I am excited to continue to make available LPs I have collected over the last twenty years but now need to winnow from my shelves.  The items I will be posting include quite a range of genres and interests -soundtracks, specialty records, and albums ranging from the typical mainstream to the unexpectedly weird.  Check back often to see what surprises I've got in store! 

Please note my conditions of sale:

-I use Goldmine standards to rate my albums, and I seek to do so conservatively.  Items will often receive both a visual check and a playgrade, so that I can review the material one last time and also listen for any differences between audible quality and my visual perception of an album's surface.  If there are any potential flaws in an item, I will make sure you know about those upfront.  As a rule, I will not attempt to sell records that rate below VG for the total package (unless the item in question is rare or hard to come by).  Because I deal largely in used stock and will be thorough in explaining an item's condition, please note that all sales are "as is" and final - returns are not accepted.

-I ship through USPS services to destinations in the U.S. only. All records will be packed sturdily with quality outer cardboard, with records and innersleeves removed from jackets to avoid seam splits on used items.  Because of the demands of my work schedule, shipments typically go out twice a week, by Wednesday (for albums paid for during the previous weekend) and by Saturday (for all later payments).  Whenever possible, I crank out shipments faster than this, so rest assured you'll get your order quickly.

-I will accept payments for items through PayPal only. If you shop using Buy It Now, you will need to make payment immediately upon purchase.  If you win one or more of my auctions, please make sure items are paid for within 7 days of the listing's end.  Please note that I open failure-to-pay cases against those who do not pay or make any attempt to communicate with me within my stated timeframe.  Please do not bid or commit to buy if you don't intend to follow through with a payment.

-Shipping will be at cost to the buyer, through Media Mail.  I charge a starting fee of $3.45 for one album, then 50 cents per each additional LP in your order. 

-I will always be willing to combine shipping on multiple wins/purchases.  Just make sure to request an invoice prior to completing your purchase.

-A word to the wise on how I consider best offers: I often accept offers up to 30% below the listing value for my items.  Please avoid lowball offers!

-The bottom line: I will make every attempt to insure your satisfaction as my customer.  Let me know of any problems prior to posting negative or neutral feedback, as this will help me to refine my services and better serve my fellow record collectors out there.  Enjoy!