Sold Date:
April 17, 2017
Start Date:
April 10, 2017
Final Price:
$27.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
3
Seller Feedback:
2791
Buyer Feedback:
64
Greetings everyone! Thanks for stopping by another of my record auctions! I appreciate that you made the time in your busy schedule to check out the goods! I’ve been doing this on ebay for the past 8 years of so, and it’s always fun to have folks show up and see what’s available…though it’s more fun to get what I have sold, and into your hands! Your business is always appreciated, and that’s not just lip service! So let’s see what I’ve got for you folks this time!
This time up, I have what I believe to be a 1962 (not
completely sure though) 7” 45rpm release on the Gallant Records label, label
#GT 3004, by the Det Moor Orchestra (arranged by Bob Mersey). This is the
single of “Jazz Dramatic” b/w “Blue Sax”. Apparently, Det Moor was a pen name,
one of a few used by Bob Mersey, along with another name that he actually
scored a minor hit in the late 50’s (“Tracey’s Tune”), under the pseudonym “Spencer
Ross”. Mersey had been working the big band circuit in his earlier years, but
would do production work on a number of other artists later in life, most on
the Columbia label. But this single was part of his work that was used in the
television world, usually on detective shows, which I think is why he used the name
“Det Moor” on this, supposedly shortened from “Detective Moore”. From which
show, I do not know, as this was before my time-if not by much. “Jazz Dramatic”
is definitely a tune made for a detective show, as this starts with some deep
bass plunking, easy tapping on the cymbals, and then the brass, strings, and
drums join in, and for an instrumental, this definitely earns the title it was
given. Blaring brass at points, serious strings, and even some light flute
occasionally in the background, all ending in a crashing crescendo. Really doggone neato! “Blue Sax” has a sound
that’s quite a bit mellower, as the sax is the lead instrument, with some lush
strings, light bass and a nice, misty, foggy feeling, like a detective show’s
scene where the femme fatale shows up for a midnight martini-just before the
phone rings, and the detective gets called to the “scene”, having to leave his
ladyfriend behind, not knowing if she’ll
be there when he returns. It’s pretty, it’s misty, and it’s definitely something
that if not in a detective show-needs to be. The playing surface is in very
nice shape, only a barely-noticeable needle mark, a few slight pressing “pimples”,
and a need of a good, thorough cleaning are visible. Both sides played through
without a hitch, and I heard no background noise while playing. This is
definitely good enough to earn my E+ grading! That’s my grading though, and my grading is considered
non-standard. If you are considering placing a bid, please read the paragraph
that follows this one, as it will show you the gradings and their respective
descriptions. It won’t take long to read, please do. The labels are in nice
shape as well, with only a trace of any storage wear, though the “Blue Sax”
side’s label does have a red “X” written in either marker or wax pencil. The
text is clear and very easy to read. If you need more pictures or description,
I can and will be happy to provide. If you have any comments or questions,
please send them to me, and I will reply as soon as possible.
My Grading is as follows: M (Mint)-ONLY for Still Factory Sealed Records ONLY! No 45 nor 78 will ever get this grading. E+, minimal wear, perhaps only needs cleaning. E, a few light marks, maybe some minor background crackle and/or hiss. E-, light marks, crackling (nothing major), scuffs, etc.. Not great, but still quite playable. V+, More marks, scuffs, needle marks, scratches-but nothing that would make the needle skip. Will have background noise that even with a cleaning will still be around. V. Worn. Scuffs, scratches, can be noisy, but still (probably) won’t cause the needle to skip nor get stuck. V-, Noisy? You bet! Worn? Oh yeah. Playable? Sure, but don’t expect it to sound all peachy keen. P. Bleah! Playable perhaps, but do so at your own risk. Don’t trash a new needle on it. Only used on records considered rare enough for “fill in” purposes to a collector-or to those who do digital restoration.
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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NON-U.S. BUYERS!!!!
All
items I sell will be sent with postage printed up from eBay. This way,
the prices are automatically listed for customs purposes and cannot be
altered. Yes, this does mean that the customs people will know the
value, but since I get a bit of a price break on postage, I can keep the
prices low for you-the buyer. I will not "mark item as a gift", just
so you can evade import rules. The people at my post office know me,
and they will check overseas packages for inspection. I hope you will
understand my position about this, my apologies if you are not able to
comply.
Also, international bidders, the price listed for postage
on my listings are for domestic mailing. I wish I could send overseas
for that price, but reality speaks different. I place a fair price on
all international postage. Watch for the invoice if you win.
ALSO-I
need to let international bidders know of a certain problem that
doesn't always happen, but will arise from time to time. All
International mail sent from this region has to go through the U.S.
Postal Service sorting center in Sandston Virginia, by our local
airport. This sorting center has been named the least efficient sorting
center in the entire U.S. Postal Service. They prove this from time to
time by mis-routing packages. If this happens-and I will monitor the
delivery-usually it will add at least an extra week for it to arrive.
If there are any problems, please contact me first, and I will do what I
must to make sure you are satisfied with the order.
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Folks, I have lots of records for sale/auction here on ebay, but I also have another outlet that I use as well, where items I haven’t listed elsewhere, and occasionally things that have been listed (but not anymore) here as well. I work for a record store as you may already know, and my boss has been putting out one of the largest, if not the oldest record auction in the Mid-Atlantic area. If you look online for RecordSmith auctions in Richmond, VA, you can easily find the site. If not, or if you’d like any information, you can always contact me through the ebay message system, and I will be glad to get that information for you. Hey, I love my boss, and love working there. So I don’t mind doing some “shilling” for him, and I’m certain he (and I!) would enjoy your participation and business!
I hope that there's someone out there who might like to make this part of your own collection, since that's what I'm here for! I do appreciate that you did click on my listing and had a chance to check out the goods, thanks again for stopping by!