Sold Date: May 24, 2018
Start Date: May 17, 2018
Final Price: $281.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 10
Seller Feedback: 4911
Buyer Feedback: 1944

7” records, especially the early ones, are difficult to find in good playable condition. I will be listing records from my PERSONAL COLLECTION, which represent the best copies I could obtain. And I will be grading them by the VJM standards, keeping rather strict to condition reports as well so you will know exactly what you are getting.

Columbia Disc Record #943. Announced by Will F. Denny. Plays with CLARITY! Plays very enjoyably, and ...WHAT A SONG!!!! I grade “V+” by VJM standards (shown below).

-PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE, I WILL GLADLY ASSIST-

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I audition all records COMPLETELY (and several times!) on a modern turntable with a lightweight sapphire stylus. RECORDS WILL BE PACKED PROPERLY WITH NEW PACKING MATERIALS between several sheets of cardboard, surrounded by packing peanuts, in a sturdy box.

I will gladly combine purchases to save you money on shipping. Keep bidding, and send me a message when you are done and ready for the combined invoice.

MEDIA MAIL IS DAMAGING RECORDS LATELY BECAUSE OF POSTAL INSPECTORS. AND THE POST OFFICE HAS BEEN CHARGING RECIPIENTS ADDITIONAL POSTAGE BECAUSE THE POST OFFICE DOESN’T KNOW WHAT A 78RPM RECORD IS ANYMORE!!!!! Wait and combine multiple purchases!!!

I take excellent care in packing, to assure a safe delivery. Read my feedback!

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THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

N (78) As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

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

E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+ (78) 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. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) 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.

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 scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.