JOAN CRAWFORD VOCAL 78 RPM AUDIO DEVICES LACQUER ACETATE RECORD ICE FOLLIES 1939

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285. VINTAGE 78 RPM LACQUER ACETATE (TEST?) ~ AUDIO DEVICES

 INC., NEW YORK, NY. ~ IN VINTAGE VICTOR PAPER SLEEVE

ARTIST/GROUP:  Joan Crawford

TITLE(S):  I Fell In Love With The Honorable Mr. So-and-So / It's All So New To Me

DESCRIPTION:  Vocals with Orchestra (Nat Finston?)

GRADE:  Very Good Plus to Excellent Minus (V+ to E-)

CONDITION NOTES:  The record labels have very light scuffs and scratches, light browning on edges and smudging around spindle hole.  The surface has much shine with light visible scuffs and scratches, and a few very small edge flakes (not near or into grooves).  This record plays with great volume and clarity, is slightly heavy on the bass response, has light clicks, and some light surface noise.  This record has no visible cracks, digs, warps, etc.

The Victor paper sleeve has light creases and folds and a small tear on back around label opening.  It has no visible seam splits, stains, repairs, etc.

**SELLER'S NOTE:  Crawford's first and only recorded (and issued) vocals.  This item is a lacquer disc with an aluminum base and hand-written labels.  The tunes recorded on this disc sound identical to the takes released on Victor 26205.

***No worries about packing…I pack for shipment like the pros…record 

secured between cardboard squares in large box with plenty of padding.

US and Canadian bidders only, please.  Payment is expected via PAYPAL within 3 days of closing of auction.  Shipping rates are estimated…any overages greater than 30¢ will be refunded directly to the buyer’s account.  In the case of multiple wins, shipping rates will be discounted – an invoice will be sent to you.  Returns are accepted…buyer pays return shipping.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE OTHER ITEMS THAT I AM OFFERING…MANY THANKS J

GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING THE VJM RECORD 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 luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

V+ (78).  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.