Sold Date: April 14, 2014
Start Date: April 7, 2014
Final Price: $71.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 7
Seller Feedback: 591
Buyer Feedback: 32

First a word to you 78 collectors who are nervous about what condition your new acquisitions will arrive in.  I pack in new boxes of 12x12x3 or 12x12x4 for all 10 in. 78’s. The records are sandwiched in 10 in. corrugated squares and packed with peanuts all around. I too have received records in pieces from people with no experience and I want to assure you I will never send my collection of over 50 years into the world without the best possible assurance it will arrive anywhere in the world IN ONE PIECE! More about my 12 in. 78s when I am ready to start listing them.

    I have a Numark TT-200 DJ grade turntable with Stanton 500 cartridge, so records are both play and sight graded. I grade conservatively using the VJM grading system (see below). All exceptions on records will be described in the spaces above. I have over 5000 78s to list in the future, so if you don’t see what your looking for now, check back often.  I will be listing new selections on a regular basis.

   Most records in used heavy green or tan sleeves. The sleeve in scan is the sleeve you get with the record.

Due to the rising cost of shipping and new boxes and corrugated pads and packing materials I have reluctantly added handling costs to my orders because with the flat rate I was losing money on 78’s. Remember all boxes are new and designed for 78 shipping.

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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.

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = light.