UNUSUAL ESTATE CLEAN-OUT FIND

THREE CARDBOARD CONTAINERS FILLED WITH NOS CHILDREN'S 78 RPM RECORDS (PLUS COUPONS) ON KIDDIETOON RECORDS

Records are fairly tight in the containers, with tin dividers.  Records would have to be very carefully removed individually or to access all (or container would need to be cut).  Each record also contains a coupon for a half price record player -- "Only $ 18.95" (Nasco, Hazleton PA).     Records were pressed in Philadelphia. Perhaps they were part of a "cottage cheese" promotion?   Ira Wilson & Sons Dairy (on label) was based in Detroit.  

Containers are about 9 inches tall.  I only ventured down about 3-4 records in each, figuring the uniqueness of the containers may be the selling point.   There could be anything in there, I suppose - but likely not.  Would guess there has to be at least a couple dozen records in each of the three containers.  Possibly more?  

There's no punch holes in the record.   That's also odd.   I did punch a hole in one record and noticed it played at 78 rpm.

Yes, clearly some dust in the containers, but the few records I inspected underneath appeared to be clean - minus a little dust.

I'm selling all of these in one lot.  Free US Shipping and only U.S. Shipping on this item.

Containers 1 and 2 contain (exclusively, I would assume):

BLUE VINYL 78 RPM 5" RECORD

8A:  Jingle Bells / Kenny Martin / The Kingsmen

8B:  Adeste Fidelis / The Kingsmen

(Ira Wilson and Sons Dairy)

Container 3 contains (exclusively, I would assume):

GREEN VINYL 78 RPM 5" RECORD

3A:  Lazy Mary / Pat O'Connor / The Kingsmen 

3B:  Three Blind Mice / Kenny Martin 

(no business on label)

Any questions, please let me know.  I'm happy to answer the best I can.     

I OFTEN TRY TO GROUP SIMILAR ITEMS IN EACH SERIES - SO IF YOU LIKE SOMETHING YOU MAY BE ABLE TO FIND OTHER GOODIES.  PLUS, I'M ALWAYS HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING, ETC.  THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!  

Record Grading

 

MINT (10) UNLESS SEALED (which would be unusual), ALL SINGLES ARE HANDLED IN SOME WAY, SO GRADING BEGINS AT NEAR MINT

 

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Sleeves close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

 

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Sleeve may have some slight creases or minor ringwear.

 

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs, but should have little impact on the sound quality. Labels may have some minor imperfections, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records should only have minor surface noise at the beginning or end of play, or during quiet passages. Sleeves are clean, but could have one or two minor wear issues such as writing on sleeve, creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

 

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ---- The record has been cared for, but some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Sleeves may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible record in this condition.

 

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been enjoyed and played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratches. Usually a sleeve is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, splits, creases, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible single in this condition.

 

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and occasionally distracting surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deep marks. Several sleeve flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE VERY GOOD MINUS records.

 

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. I will listen to any record in this condition to guarantee no skips. Surface noise is moderate to heavy. Sleeve splits are usually a big problem here with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE GOOD records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

 

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Fans of a particular artist or style could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE GOOD MINUS records. Sleeves are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

 

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Sleeves may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

 

POOR (1) --- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

 

PA Residents must add the required 6% sales tax.

 

AS ALWAYS, MONEY BACK ON RETURNS IF NOT SATISFIED.

Please note that sealed items can only be returned unopened.

Thanks for looking!!