This record is used!   Original RCA Victor 78 record in fair condition. There is a flaw,             A tear in the top layer of the picture disc about 1 inch long (side 1 only) ( see pics ),                  The record itself is not cracked, but this tear does affect the play.                                                The remainder of side 1 plays good and side 2 plays nicely.  } 

*  Very Rare  *  Collectable

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1932 picture disc: Nat Shilkret - “Music In The Air” Medley (Pts. 1 & 2)                               (solo vocals & chorus)

The Kern-Hammerstein standards “I’ve Told Ev’ry Little Star” and “The Song Is You” highlight a nine-minute selection of tunes from the 1932 Broadway musical “Music In The Air,” issued over two sides of this 12-inch 78rpm platter, one of RCA Victor’s special ‘picture disc’ releases with images covering the entire playing surface of both sides. To construct these, a shellac core was sandwiched between two illustrated sheets, which were then coated with clear plastic upon which the recording was pressed.

Selections from "Music in the Air," Nat Shilkret, Conductor, Victor Studio Ensemble, vocal, 1932, RCA Victor, Picture Disc 39001 A & B. Condition E-, 78 RPM, 12 inch. Extremely RARE! Resewrve has been set at $50.00. Here is some information from the wonderful record collector information site http://www.dismuke.org/
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This is a very rare recording that is a definite collectors' item.   This is from an old 12 inch RCA Victor Picture Record.  The images above are not of a record label but rather the entire record itself.   Victor issued such picture records from 1932 to 1933 profiling artists ranging from Enrico Caruso to country singer Jimmie Rogers.  Unfortunately the records came out during the worst months of the Great Depression when few people had the extra money for regular phonograph records let alone higher priced commemoratives.   The records sold poorly and were discontinued which accounts for their rarity today.   Currently, this is the only such record I have in my collection and, in fact, it was the very first example of one that I had ever seen. 

This particular Picture Record was issued to commemorate the 1932 Broadway production Music In The Air with music by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern.  The musical starred Walter Slezak, Tullio Carminati, Al Shean, Katherine Carrington, Natalie Hall and Reineld Werrenrath,  all of whom appear in photographs on side B of the record.  Photos of Jerome Kern and bandleader Nat Shilkret also appear on the record.  (Shilkret is the gentleman seen in very bottom photo on the record.  This record was the first time I had seen a photo of him.) 

The photo profiles pictured on side 2 represent actors who appeared in the Broadway production. The actual vocalists heard on this recording are shown below. Shilkret also recorded these same selections, but as a different take, for release on one side of the 12-inch Victor LP 67-2000 (the better-known “A Night With Paul Whiteman At The Biltmore” medley on the flip).

Side 1
There’s A Hill Beyond A Hill (ensemble)
I’ve Told Ev’ry Little Star (Marjorie Horton-Robert Simmons-ensemble)
And Love Was Born (Conrad Thibault)
When The Spring Was In The Air (ensemble)

Side 2
We Belong Together (Marjorie Horton-Robert Simmons)
In Egern On The Tegern Sea (Marjorie Horton)
One More Dance (Robert Simmons-ensemble)
The Song is You (Jack Parker-ensemble)

Original 78  RCA Victor 39001 - Music In The Air (Kern-Hammerstein II) by Nat Shilkret conducting the Victor Orchestra, recorded in NYC December 21, 1932                                               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfU9tdknQp4      }

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Goldmine Grading System:

• Mint (M)   Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed under "Other Considerations"). Should be used sparingly as a grade, If at all.

• Near Mint (NM or M-)   A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves and the like. Basically, an LP in near mint condition looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap. Near Mint is the highest price listed in all Goldmine price guides. Anything that exceeds this grade, in the opinion of both buyer and seller, is worth significantly more than the highest Goldmine book value.


• Very Good Plus (VG+)   Generally worth 50 percent of the Near Mint value. A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. In general, if not for a couple things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.


• Very Good (VG)   Generally worth 25 percent of Near Mint value. Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. Goldmine price guides with more than one price will list Very Good as the lowest price. This, not the Near Mint price, should be your guide when determining how much a record is worth, as that is the price a dealer will normally pay you for a Near Mint record.


• Good (G), Good Plus (G+)   Generally worth 10-15 percent of the Near Mint value. Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. It is a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But, if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but keep looking to upgrade.


• Poor (P), Fair (F)   Generally worth 0-5 percent of the Near Mint price. The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, crinkled, and written upon.