SIDNEY BECHET Columbia Set C173 4 x 78 PM set Jim Flora

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Sindey Bechet

4 disc 78 RPM set,  Columbia set C-173, records 38318, 38319, 38320, 38321 (1948)

Cover art by Jim Flora

Discs rate E or better.  All very nice discs with near perfect labels.

Book is very good with just some rubwear along right edge of front panel.  Good solid spine

Shipping $4.00 to US via USPS media mail.  International varies, please wait for invoice.   I will combine shipping, although for safe packing, each additional 78 will be $1.  If purchasing mulitple records, please wait for an invoice before payment.

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The records I am selling are from a family member who owned and operated a record store in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, specializing in Jazz. These records are mostly from his private collection and have been very well cared for.

78 RPM records are conservatively graded using VJM grading system:

N.  As new and 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.

Correction to item specifics...these are 10" 78 RPM records