Georges Pitsch and String Quartet + John Barbirolli (cello) / Ethel Bartlett (piano) ** 78 rpm 12" (two) 2 discs ** RARE! **

• Vivaldi -- Sonate en Concert No. 5 in E minor -- Largo / Allegro / Allegro Vivace -- Label: The National Gramophonic Society -- Record#: 131
• Three Pieces -- Barbirolli Bartlett -- Golden Slumbers, An Ancient Lullaby, My Love's an Arbutus -- Label: The National Gramophonic Society -- Record#: N.G.S. 132

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique 78 RPM this one featuring Georges Pitsch and String Quartet as well as John Barbirolli / Ethel Bartlett.

Several things about this item make it unique. Firstly, the records have much of the original shine with some light/moderate marks. Based on visual inspection and past experience, I'd expect the items to play VG to VG+(excellent), closer to VG.
I intend to provide an audio grade within a few days, please hold your bids until I've provided the audio grade. Secondly, at the time of this listing, no present offerings on e-bay, and NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE ON THE INTERNET (!) so this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. It is further described in detail below, please take the time to read before bidding. Please e-mail if questions. This item does appear to be rare.

My system for playing 78s is an old Zenith system that plays four speeds and allows me to turn a knob to allow for playing 78 RPMs. If you have a player specifically designed for playing 78 RPMs, it (they) may sound even better.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I would ship this in a 14"x14"x6" box padded with styrofoam. Weight with box is about 3 pounds 8 oz. I have successfully shipped 78s without breakage.

Shipping costs: Media Rate $3.28 (3-4 lbs.) Box $.50, Tape $.40, Peanuts $.50, delivery confirmation $.75 = $5.45.

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I did take the time to play these discs and found them to play well, better than expected. I also noted a slight wobble, but this did not affect playing for me. More specifically, I noted:

1. side 1--Largo: Up to a very light to light surface noise with some very light to light pops (3.1)
2. Side 2--Allegro: Up to a very, very light to very light surface noise (3.3)
3. Side 1--Allegro Vivace: Up to a very light to light surface noise with some very light pops (3.1)
4. Side 2--Three pieces: Up to a light / somewhat moderate surface noise (2.9)