THE LURAY SINGING TOWER - LP EX- Carillon / Chimes / Bellringing / Private Press

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CARILLON MUSIC FROM THE SINGING TOWER OF LURAY, VIRGINIA

Charles T Chapman, carilloneur.

Vinyl grading - EX-

Sleeve grading - EX-

Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close up, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - a view of the label details.

Use the 'Scroll Over / Click to Enlarge' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item.

Charles T Chapman takes charge of the Luray Singing Tower, Virginia and issues forth with 40 minutes of human / mechanical musical interaction...

Late 1960's vinyl LP - presumably, it's undated - still in original shrinkwrap, and with vinyl in EX- playback condition...it's all good!

Released on - No label information given, I believe it was originally purchased at the Luray Caverns Gift Shop...Private Press, then...nice!

Catalogue number - MM-102

US issue.

Produced by - uncredited.

Duration - 41 minutes, approx...

Matrix numbers -

Side One - XTV144981-1A

Side Two - XTV144982-1A

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This approx. 40 year old LP I have graded as being in Excellent- condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors.

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve -  still in the original shrinkwrap, opened on one side only - I have graded being in VG++ condition with very few signs of storage or age, apart from some shelf marking / discoloration to the white area at the opening edge, visible in pictures.

The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up picture uploaded.

The inner liner is plain.

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. The Bells of St. Mary's
2. Praeludium
3. Le Chavalier Du Gret
4. Frere Jacques
5. La Polichinelle
6. Songs My Mother Taught Me
7. Ash Grove
8. Larry O'Gaff
9. Valley Town - Shenandoah

Side Two  -

1. Adeste Fideles
2. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
3. O Little Town of Bethlehem
4. Joy To The World
5. Fairest Lord Jesus
6. I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
7. The First Nowell
8. Hark The herald Angels Sing
9. Silent Night

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Rare, regional, private press, late-60's, low budget release...all in all, quite unique!

Thanks for looking!

:o)

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” VG+ 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 do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records 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. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) or VERY GOOD MINUS (VG–) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and FAIR (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.