The Kornienko Ensemble - Oriental on Kismet (D-85, 4xShellac 78 RPM). ULTRA RARE
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February 21, 2022
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The rarest & most collectible series on Kismet, the earlier 4x10" Shellac 78RPM set D-85. Very hard to find, period. Flat out impossible in such condition! See Popsike's history of sales: $50 in 2015 (thrashed condition), $150 in 2011. No more complete copies came up in the recent years.
ORIENTAL
Authentic Music of the Near East
as Played by
THE KORNIENKO ENSEMBLE
(All grading is visual only.) Have some water damage, w/ lt mildew residue on front inner cover and first of the inner pockets. DISCS: strong E- on all 8 sides; 8561 and 8562 are slightly bowed; aside from a few scratches, grooves barely have any defects. 8564 has very lt lamination cracks; All four LABELS are perfect, no marks/writings or any defects whatsoever. All four holes indicate very seldom playback. SPINE is pristine.
Front cover has a barely notable ring (only seen under a certain angle). Back cover has an expected shelf wear.
Find more info on this pressing at: https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/8398126 Audio preview & rips of Oriental series on "Kismet": https://www.russian-records.com/categories.php?cat_id=1213
