78 RPM Leroy Washington - Wild Cherry / Be Kind EC Excello 2144

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 Leroy Washington 10" Excello 2144 Wild Cherry / Be Kind 78 RPM Record

•    Please see photos and listen to the youtube link, which  is a partial recording of both sides of this actual record.
•    The recording is from the actual record that is being auctioned.
•    How it was recorded:    It was made using a Shure M78S cartridge on a Dual 1219 turntable sent to a Technics SA-DX1050 receiver.   I recorded it as a wav file on an R-09HR Edirol  recorder through line in.  I then converted the file through Windows Movie Maker to be playable on youtube.  I did not make any adjustments or refinements to it such as using audacity to lessen clicks and pops, reduce surface noise or change the equalization.   In other words, it is the same sound (or nearly) as I monitored the recording on my headphones.

•    Packaging and Shipping:
•    Each record will be packed between four pieces of 10” x 10” corrugated  cardboard and shipped  in a 12"x12"x6" box filled with packing peanuts.   You can rest assured that I will package and ship each record properly.

•    Rating:  E
•    I am by no means an expert when it comes to judging a record’s condition.  That is why I have included pictures and recordings.  In spite of this, I will give my opinion of the condition based on my experience.  Old age has this redeeming quality!


•    I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E . Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  
V+. 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
V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V-. 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.
G+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P. Unplayable

•    Youtube LInk:  Click HERE to listen to a partial recording of both sides of this record on Youtube.

• Ask any questions.   I’ll do my best to answer as quickly as possible.