Victor 95027 "Melba" Record very rare opera 1905
  $   30

 


$ 30 Sold For
Apr 27, 2011 Sold Date
Apr 24, 2011 Start Date
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Victor 95027 "Melba" Record very rare opera 1905 B pressing

V+ to E-   Highs are crisp and sharp.

Lo-Hear the  Gentle Lark - Mme. Nellie Melba

Has the Victor talking machine label on the back, and the angel trademark around the center hole.

Recorded September 1905 in London and listed in Victor's March 1906 catalog.

 

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BASIC GRADING GUIDELINES Individual defects that cause playback problems will be indicated. If you buy a V- record and it has a rim chip that's not close to the grooves it won't be mentioned; however, if the record is graded V+ or above, it will be mentioned.

M- (Mint Minus) - New record or store stock, perhaps unplayed

 E+  (Excellent Plus) - looks & plays like new (no surface noise)

E (Excellent) - very shiny, nearly new, no visible wear, inaudible scuffs and scratches. (Music to noise = 95/5)

E- (Excellent Minus) - still shiny with few light scratches (90/10)

V+ (Very Good Plus) - “the average 78” - slightly dulled finish, moderate wear still generally free from distortion (85/15)

V (Very Good) - General wear, surface noise may be significant (70/30)

V- (Very Good Minus) - High amount of surface noise and defects (60/40)

G (Good) - quite seriously worn and scratched but music still audible with the right equipment (50/50)

G- (Good minus) – mostly a wall-hanger




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