Sidney Bechet 78 rpm 1948 Album Set JIM FLORA COVER E

$

120

Plumb Loco Records presents...

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Sidney Bechet on Columbia C-173, original 1948 USA four-record 78 rpm set.

LABELS: clean

ALBUM: VERY CLEAN, VG+, light corner wear only, Jim Flora cover artwork!

TRACK LIST:

• Kansas City Man
• Polka Dot Rag
• Shake 'Em Up
• Spreadin' Joy
• Laura
• I Had It But It's All Gone Now
• Just One Of Those Things
• Love For Sale

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RECORD GRADING

POLICIES

"The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognised system for grading both 78s and LPs. It is used by virtually all record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades... The first grading system to be adopted by jazz record collectors was devised by the publishers of Record Changer magazine in the 1940s, and the system now known as the VJM Grading System is a refined version of the former, introduced in the early 1950s."

Grading for all records is conservative, not to mention subjective. If you disagree with my advertised visual grade, please allow me the courtesy of an email and I'll be happy to resolve your issue.

N

(NEW)

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

N-

(NEW-MINUS)

Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+

(EXCELLENT-PLUS)

Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E

(EXCELLENT)

Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E-

(EXCELLENT-MINUS)

Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+

(VERY GOOD-PLUS)

V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and genral use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.

V

(VERY GOOD)

Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V-

(VERY GOOD-MINUS)

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+

(GOOD-PLUS)

Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G

(GOOD)

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

G-

(GOOD-MINUS)

Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F

(FAIR)

Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P

(POOR)

Unplayable.

I try to ship all orders within 1 to 3 business days, but the delay may be slightly greater if I have many auctions to ship, or if it is a holiday weekend. You will receive email notification from USPS and/or eBay when your order is shipped.

All records are carefully and visually inspected under a cool, bright light. Visual grades are given as according to the VJM grading chart at left.

Visual grading is standard, unless playgrading is specified in the auction description.

If you disagree with my visual grade I will gladly approve a full refund (excluding return postage) on any item returned within 3 business days, foreign or domestic. eBay / PayPal policy clearly states return postage costs are the responsibility of the buyer. I do not refund return postage.

I gladly combine auctions from the same week into one shipment to save you postage. Please be patient for your combined invoice... this is usually immediate but can sometimes take up to 24 hours if I have many auctions ending at once. I cannot combine auctions together after they have been paid for separately.

I will ship only to your CONFIRMED PayPal address. If your address is not confirmed or if you want your record shipped elsewhere, you must make other payment arrangements.

POSTAGE

ALL 78s ARE SHIPPED VIA INSURED

USPS PRIORITY MAIL ONLY!

SORRY, NO MEDIA OR FIRST CLASS!

United States

To ship one 78, postage price is as stated in the postage calculator on this page.

Add $1 per additional 78 won UP TO $14.95

(sets are counted by the number of discs)

When $14.95 postage has been reached, all 78s (up to approximately 30 total discs) can ship at once in a large USPS flat rate Priority box for $14.95

All International 

To ship one 78, postage price is as stated in the postage calculator on this page.

Add $4 per additional 78 won UP TO $58.50

(sets are counted by the number of discs)

When $58.50 postage has been reached, all 78s (up to approximately 30 total discs) can ship at once in a large USPS flat rate Priority box for $58.50

International buyers are always responsible for all import taxes and customs fees.