Sold Date: November 12, 2018
Start Date: August 14, 2014
Final Price: $24.99 (USD)
Seller Feedback: 5686
Buyer Feedback: 59

SULO SAARITS - JOULUVIRSI  / JOULU

Disc grading - VG

4 pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

You are looking at a listing for an item that is in excess of 60 years old. Surface noise and signs of antiquity, either visually or on playback are to be expected.

Use the eBay 'Mouse Over to Zoom / Click to Enlarge' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item.

Christmas themes, Finnish-style...church organ and  delivery, that'll be Christmas East European-style, then...

4 pictures uploaded, a variety of views, check 'em out.

Shellac disc.

Released on - Leijona

Catalogue number, taken from the label, A 201

Style of music, Christmas, somber and accompanied by Church Organ...Jean Sibelius credited...

US issue.

Duration -  6 minutes in total, approx.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - 131

Side Two - 18

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.

This 60 year old 78 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 real impact on playback. 

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

A perfectly acceptable shellac-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way!   

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded. In tasteful yellow and gold with a rampant lion letting you know who's in charge... 

Tracklisting -

Side One - Jouluvirsi

Side Two - Joulu

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

Rare, unusual item, used, not abused...price includes shipping.

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Buy-it-Now, $24.99

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome - $30, to wherever.

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

If anything arrives broken, I will fully refund, absolutely no problem...let me know before firing off abusive feedback. A picture texted of the damaged disc would be ideal, due to some of the more unscrupulous vagabonds who are keen on getting something for nothing...Thank you, and no offence intended to the honest 99.9%...

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...