Prokofiev ALEXANDER NEVSKY ML 4247 WARHOL COVER

$

385

Prokofieff  ALEXANDER NEVSKY Cantata, op. 78
Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, cond.
Jennie Tourel, mezzo-soprano
Columbia ML 4247
ED1 blue label with gold lettering. Columbia used this label for classical lps from 1949 until 1955, when it switched to its familiar black and grey six-eye label.

Vinyl is E-
   Play graded. Sleeve transfer visible on both sides.
Jacket is E
Front panel has no surface wear or ring wear, which is extremely rare for Columbia covers of this era. Age toning is as well surprisingly absent, visible only faintly at the left vertical seam.  There is sticker ghosting to the top left and a long mark lightly visible (look closely at last photo) across the text block. There is a barely visible repair to the top of the left vertical seam. Remaining seams are and corners are strong and cosmetically excellent.




All records are strictly graded according the following scale:

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

Near mint records are shiny and free of visible defects. No writing, stickers, other markings or spindle marks appear on the label. No major factory defects are present; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint.
If played, an NM record will do so without surface noise. Near Mint records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.
NM covers have no creases, ring wear or seam splits of any kind.

EXCELLENT (E)

E records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that don’t affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, so long as repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

E Covers should have only minor wear. An E cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable locataion. Also, an E cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

VERY GOOD (VG)

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail.
When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise won’t overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs on human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover, where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious; it may appear on all three sides, thought it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it, too.



The record will be separated from its sleeve, packed with bubble wrap in a cardboard box , and shipped no later than the second business day following confirmation of payment.  NO additional fees will be charged.   USPS First Class International is available for items weighing under 4lbs.  For special requests or queries regarding international shipping, please contact me personally before bidding.  

Shipping will be automatically combined for multiple purchases. 

As with all my auctions, If you find the item to be in lesser condition than described or the item was damaged in transit,  please notify me within three days in order to arrange a refund.  Refunds will be granted for these two conditions ONLY.


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