RARE RCA Program Transcription LOUIS ARMSTRONG & ORCH.
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33 1/3 rpm RCA Program Transcription LOUIS ARMSTRONG and his ORCHESTRA "Medley of Armstrong Hits".
One-sided 12 inch record, with ornate backside with RCA logo.
Condition V+ or better visually, just a few light scratches and some groove wear. Sounds V- to V on my Dual 1219 with 2.5g tracking force. Music sounds fine, just a bit of distortion at times from the wear. These were made of a softer material, made to play with the same stylus as 78 rpm records, but play at 33 1/3. (This was an early attempt at long-playing records. It failed because of the poorer fidelity at the slower speed as well as the fast wear from the heavier tonearms of the day.) I pack 12" 78's between cardboard, bubble wrap and padding in an approximately 15" x 15" x 6" box which is taped up tightly.
The VJM Grading System
N (78) As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V+ (78) 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.
V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
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.
NB: Damage to labels should be noted whenever present
On May-29-11 at 22:23:47 PDT, seller added the following information:
I made a tape of this when I graded it, and I think I was a bit too conservative on the sound. You be the judge. This is with no enhancement or noise removal. http://swift.fm/muffalettaboy/song/128991/
The whole side is just under ten minutes long, this is just the first four minutes or so...
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