Sold Date: December 4, 2020
Start Date: April 11, 2020
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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1940's HOME RECORDING DISCS ~ PHILCO SAFETY RECORD & RECORDISC

Two original 1940's 'home recording' discs...

One disc features a male singer, probably the gentleman, Bill Wood, named on the label, singing two genuinely authentic variants on small scale Americana, no instrumental accompaniment, no awkwardness in front of the microphone, one song is 'Dance With a Dolly' and the second is 'Don't Fence Me In' and any spare space at the end of the side is taken up with Bill and other family members discussing the weather, possibly comparing between opposing sides of the country...and that's the Philco disc. 

The Recordisc is slightly warped, one side again seems to feature Bill Wood, this time with some more family members, all singing with a degree of gusto, the song is listed as Smile The While and towards the end of the side the record skips a bit, then ends, abruptly. The other side has details that appear to show a track by The Mills Brothers, the title is not that clear, might include the word 'sleeping' and this side skips a lot and is a potential non-player...

...so...the discs are in vastly different condition, one plays well, and the other...not so well...

Vinyl grading - Good (Philco disc)

      ---"---       - Poor (Recordisc)

Various pictures uploaded, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

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

- Philco Safety Record

- Recordisc Corp.

Duration - each side is approximately 3 minutes.

Metal core discs.

Two spindle holes in each.

6.5" diameter.

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus 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.

The content of each disc is detailed, above, the sound quality / playback is as follows - 

- Philco ~ Very Good, with light surface noise

- Recordisc ~ Poor.

The labels are in good condition, and each has details of what was recorded in pencil. See picture close ups.

Tracklisting -

- See pictures uploaded, titles and label details shown.

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

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Used, not abused, one side of Recordisc notwithstanding, and genuine 75 year Americana guaranteed!

...Buy-it-Now, $19.99, shipping included.

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome, not free shipping, though.

* Records are posted in dedicated record mailing boxes with 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners.

GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is ?it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.? In other words, it?s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any ?spindle marks? from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+), VERY GOOD++ or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is ?except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.? VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD(VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won?t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG?) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG? cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.