CHARLIE DAVIS AND HIS ORCHESTRA PERFECT CIRCLE RADIO PROGRAM 20353

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• On The Road To Mandalay

For auction is a 12" 78 rpm radio transcription disc of "Excerpts From A Typical Perfect Circle Radio Program".  The recordings begin with an introduction of the Charles Davis Orchestra, a full 3 minute song by the band and a short commercial for the Perfect Circle Piston Ring Company of Hagarstown Indiana.  Charles Davis was a bandleader who started in Indianapolis in 1923 and toured into the 30's.  He is credited for composing the Wolverines tune "Copenhagen".  His vocalist was Dick Powell, though I can't confirm his presence as the vocalist on the one vocal tune on this disc.  The only identification as to the pressing company of this disc is the number "20353" on the label, although the associations with Indiana and the appearance of the label might indicate a Gennett connection.  A very scarce recording of a great Jazz / Dance band. 

Last one to surface as far as we can tell was January of 2007, almost 9 years ago. 

Record has some light scuffing and very few light surface scratches.  There are some marks on the labels, please carefully examine pictures and ask questions if you have any.  We always try our best to grade conservatively, please read entire grading scale below for our 78's.

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GRADING SCALE FOR 78 RPM RECORDS:

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

Quantity: 1 

Catalog #: 20353

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