Sold Date: December 8, 2023
Start Date: December 6, 2020
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ROBERT KLEINSCHMIDT / TOWER BELL CARILLON ~ 2 x 1949 12" EP 78rpm Vinyl ~ 8 tracks

Playtested, 100%

Disc grading, for both discs - VG+

8 pictures uploaded, discs front and rear - apologies for any tripod reflection - and a view of each of the label details. Check 'em out, they're part of the description, too.

You are looking at a listing for items that are in excess of 70 years old. Surface noise and signs of antiquity, either visually or on playback are to be expected.

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the items.

An unusual pairing of two late 1940's vinyl 12" 78rpm discs...from the outset note that this is exactly what you will get...as an Estate find, these records were without a sleeve or storage box of any sort and extensive Googling has failed to turn up any information on the set...I'm guessing they were a part of a box set of some sort, maybe, I couldn't trace a carillon that had 63 bells easily, and the label details give no indication of where the recordings took place...what is apparent is that they feature 4 tracks each, noted Carillonneur Robert Kleinschmidt at the controls, as it were, 4 minutes per side, 8 tracks total and all have a Christmas theme, some familiar, some less so...and, even at 70 years old, they've still got VG+ playback, certainly vintage quality, but no excessive surface noise and certainly no skips, sticking or jumping around by the needle...

Vinyl discs.

Released on - Tower Bell Carillon

Catalog number, taken from the label, 750 and 754.

US issue.

Duration - 24 minutes in total, approx.

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used and be aware of the full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

These approx. 70 year old 78rpm discs I have graded as being in Very Good+ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any 78 of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no obtrusive impact on playback. 

There is the expected low-level, non-intrusive surface noise, typically common to any used disc of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded. 

Tracklisting -

See close up pictures, 8 tracks, all Christmas themed.

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Rare item, take a trip down Memory Lane...

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Buy-it-Now, $24.99

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome - $35, wherever.

* Records are posted in dedicated oversized record mailing boxes with 4 x corrugated cardboard stiffeners, and an abundance of large sized bubble wrap.

GRADING GUIDE FOR 78rpm DISCS

NM Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

EX+ Plays like new, with few signs of handling. Minor scuffs visible.

EX Very shiny, nearly new looking. No visible signs of wear, inaudible scuffs and scratches.

VG++ Still shiny, but without the lustre of a new record. A few light scratches. Light wear. No skipping or sticking passages.

VG+ Above average, undeniably vintage condition 78 in which scuffs and general use have dulled the finish of the disc. Wear is moderate, but playback is not overly affected, and is free from distortion. Light surface noise, commensurate with age. No skipping or sticking passages.

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

Good++ Quite playable still, distortion on playback due to surface noise. Music remains loud, in most passages, with scratches and surface noise evident but below music level.

Good+ Serviceable and acceptable playback. Music may sound muffled in some sections. Noticeably heavier scratches and surface marks.

Good Quite obviously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

Good- Music still prominent, with wear and scratches extensive.

Fair Most of music remains audible over continual surface noise, although the vintage 78 experience is an uncomfortable affair. Collection filler material.

Poor Unplayable, and most definitely of interest only to the most dedicated...