EX+ VOX PL-8170 & PL-7920 GUIOMAR NOVAES CHOPIN WALTZES & MAZURKAS US-1953 "RVG"

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EX+ [2 LPs] VOX PL-8170 & VOX PL-7920 GUIOMAR NOVAES CHOPIN WALTZES (COMPLETE) & MAZURKAS "RVG"   Early Vox / Black & Silver Label / Deep Groove / "UHF" Ultra High Fidelity / Van Gelder Mastering    PL-8170 Chopin Waltzes (Complete) US-1953   PL-7920 Chopin Mazurkas US-1961             Guiomar Novaes, Piano    Program Notes: Charles Stanley
  Record Grading   NM- for each of the LPs.  Both show high gloss and virtually zero spindle wear (see individual pics).  Both have "RVG" stamp in dead wax, indicating mastering by Dr. Rudy Van Gelder.  
Jacket Grading    EX For both jackets.  Each has no tape, no writing, no split seams. Markdowns are for general wear and fraying along edges and corners.  Ring wear is visible on fronts and backs, most prominently between 11 and 1 o'clock and 5 and 7 o'clock.  A price tag tear in top left corner of 8170.  Some discoloration, particularly on jacket backs.  I have a critical eye and have provided close-up photos of anything that I would consider a blemish.  
Overall Grading   A strong EX+ for both of these ultra-rare, sought after Vox releases.  Jackets show their age, but they are still sturdy and fine with only cosmetic flaws.  What's important is the vinyl itself and both LPs are in near pristine condition.  Play count is extremely low (if any) based on the lack of discernible spindle wear.  These recordings are true gems.  Early pressings with the Van Gelder magic touch.  Some of my favorite readings of these Chopin masterpieces.  Not to be missed.    

 

 

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All LPs are secured with bubble-wrap and carefully placed in proper mailers with specialized cardboard inserts for reinforcement. LPs will be shipped in their inner sleeve, stored outside of the record jacket to avoid damage in transit. Box sets are mailed with the LPs remaining inside, after placing thin sheets of packing paper or bubble-wrap inside to further reduce movement of contents.      I am happy to combine auction items to reduce your shipping costs.  However, if you want multiple items to be mailed in one package DO NOT PAY until you are done bidding.    I mail purchased items very quickly, typically same day, but ONLY to the address specified in the original request.    
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1.  My shipping costs are nonrefundable.  Return shipping costs are the buyers responsibility. 
2.  My listings include high resolution, close-up photos taken under bright light. Please review them before making bidding decisions. I am happy to send additional photos upon request. 
3.  Returns may be requested up to 30 days after item is delivered.  Refunds will be issued only after the returned item is in hand and confirmed to be in the same condition as pictured in the original listing. SEALED ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED SEALED. "NEVER PLAYED" RECORDS MUST BE RETURNED UN-PLAYED. 
4.  When purchasing "never played" records, you may see remnants from the original packaging process on the LP.  My policy is to let you clean this off with your own equipment. Experienced collectors know that fine cardboard dust or bits of paper from the original sleeve are the most reliable signs that a record has never been played.  For more information on this topic visit the websites of a trusted RCM manufacturer such as VPI, Record Doctor, Okki Nokki, or Nitty Gritty.

  

  

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