Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell HOT Box Set 10" 78 RPM records movie soundtrack
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Description
Marilyn Monroe & Jane Russell Box Set of 10" 78 RPM records released by MGM circa 1953. Recordings from the film “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.
Gorgeous movie stars of the era and legends of American movie history.
78 rpm records feature the songs "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend" , “Bye Bye Baby” and others. Rare to see this set complete and in beautiful condition.
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” is a 1953 American musical comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and written by Charles Lederer. The film is based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1925 novel of the same name by Anita Loos. The film stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles.
GRADE: E+ to V+ records, small pressing flaw on one record of the three.
Quite clean condition overall. Some slight fogging from storage.
Box is beautiful and solid. Bright graphics. See photos.
ITEM DETAILS: Scratches / pressing flaw on one record. See photo. Wear typical of age, although these look to be essentially unplayed. Sounds clean with background noise common with 78s. Your playback may vary. See photos and ask any questions.
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GRADING | VJM system 78 RPM records
N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E. Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V+. 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. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V-. 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+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P. Unplayable.
SHIPPING / CUSTOMS / PACKING etc.
US high bidder to add approx. $6.00 for USPS Media Mail shipping & handling calculated shipping listed by eBay.
US high bidder to add approx. $15.00 for USPS Priority shipping.
Packing will be careful, record sandwiched between cardboard squares, "floated" with ample padding inside a larger box. Standard safe procedure for 78 rpm records. Shipping cost includes packing material and handling, which may include re-purposed or recycled box.
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