LABEL INFORMATION: COLUMBIA A3888 FORMAT: 10" 78 RPM MATERIAL: SHELLAC YEAR: 1923

*** PLEASE NOTE !!  WE ARE ADOPTING THE VJM STANDARD GRADING SYSTEM FOR 78 RPM RECORDS, as described below.

GRADING for this listing:

LABEL GRADE: V STRONG  SURFACE GRADE: V  SOUND GRADE: V using Audio-Technica AT-PL120 turntable with special Audio-Technical 78 rpm cartridge/stylus. SLEEVE: Nice heavy generic replacement sleeve OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST:

 

The VJM Record Grading System as interpreted by RECORD SAFARI. 2018.

N. As new and unplayed

N- (78). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+. Plays like new, with few signs of handling, such as scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E. Still very shiny, near new looking, with no signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  

V+  Average condition. Moderate scuffs and dulling. Plays without distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. 

V.  Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V-. Surface noise, tics, crackle. Music still loud and above background noise.

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.

 

 

 

SHIPPING METHOD FOR 78S:   Standard method always. Taped tightly inside 4 cardboard pads surrounded by paper wads inside a larger box.

 

 

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*** Please read the Item Description before purchasing or bidding.***

We do not honor demands made after this listing ends. We NEVER declare a false value on an item. If you are outside the U.S.A. you may be assessed customs fees by your Country at time of delivery. Actual item is shown in all photos and heard in all sound bites. All items are originals as shown unless noted otherwise. No Reissues unless noted. We ship your items in sturdy cardboard mailers designed for mailing 7" records. Auction items are NEVER for sale at the minimum bid price after auction closes. We always combine 45s for savings on shipping cost. See shipping rates. Feel welcome to ask! Sound grade is determined by spot-check with Audio-Technica ATP-2 cartridge on an AT-PL120 Audio-Technica turntable. Sound samples are made with same setup. Items will arrive clean and ready-to-enjoy. We ask for payment within 7 days. Record Safari is one full-time person and one part-time helper. We strive to provide excellent and accurate service. We ship within 3 to 5 business days of payment. Please let us know if there is any problem or mistake with your order.

 

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