Up for auction is the following 12" 78 rpm shellac record:

E. ABDO
Lindy
Maloof Record De Luxe Orientale - 967
Copyright 1927, Maloof Phonograph Company. New York, NY -
RARE Pre-War Arabic/Middle Eastern 78 rpm record

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Condition:
Record is in V/V- visual grade condition.
There is a small line/laminate crack that does not affect playback towards the beginning portion of record.
here is a small chip in the shellac on the first side of record at about 12 o'clock that does not affect playing area as it is on the opening edge.
Label on first side shows standard light wear for its age. 2nd side label shows a couple of tears from old store stickers on label.
Please see photos for more detail


I grade according to the VJM Scale of grading.

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VJM GRADING --

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

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

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

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

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

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

V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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.