Vidal BOLADO - Ritmo Afro-Cubano #5 & 6 / Pro-Arte 10" 78 RPM / E- Latin

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79

Vidal Bolado con Ritmo de Tambores: "Ritmo Afro-Cubano No. 5" b/w "Ritmo Afro-Cubano No. 6" / SMC Pro-Arte, 2519, SMC-97/SMC-98, U.S., 78 RPM, n.d. 

An E- 78 in a modern sleeve.  Condition described and pictured elsewhere in this listing. 

Deadwax: (A) - SMC 97  ; (B) - SMC 98

All grading of our 78s is strictly VISUAL as we lack the equipment to provide an assessment of their sound.   We will, of course, hold ourselves responsible to these grades and to reasonable audio expectations based thereon.  If the grade and images strike the buyer as substantively out-of-kilter with the audio playback (or with the record's look once in hand), please do not hesitate to contact us for return and refund arrangements.

For the purposes of these 78 auctions, we have employed the widely-recognized VJM grading system.  It should by now be familiar to any serious 78 collector but we reproduce its essentials here:

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.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

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 scatch damage extensive.

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