LOLITA - L'ONDA VERDE / GIOVEDI VENERDI
Vinyl grading - Ex-
Sleeve grading - VG++
Various pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.
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Lolita? anyone?....
'Born in Castagnaro, Verona, in the second half of the 1960s, Lolita won several music festivals, including the Pesaro Music Festival and the Italian Song Festival of Zurich. She became first known in 1969, thanks to her participation to the Festival di Napoli, where she was a finalist with two songs, and the RAI musical show Settevoci, where she launched her hit "Come le rose".
In the following years Lolita took part to some in the most important musical events in Italy, including 'Un disco per l'estate' and the 23rd edition of the Sanremo Music Festival.
Success declined, in the second half of the 1980s she moved to Lamezia Terme, where she continued to perform in live events, achieving some local success. On the night of April 27, 1986 she had to attend a musical event but did not show up; she was found dead the morning later, murdered, by stabbing, and with her body disfigured and in several parts. The crime has remained unsolved...'
...so now you know...
Italian Pop 45, late 1960's-era, with a buoyant and lively beat, the off-beat accented and the unmistakeable essence of Richard Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra all over it...plus a title which translates as The Green Wave, and the whole thing is a complex and involving delight from start to finish...
The B-Side, being more prosaic, deals with events relating to the second half of the week...
Any number of boxes ticked...Original issue, Italian import, stops-you-in-your-tracks A-side, eye-catching picture sleeve, Ex- playback and VG++ sleeve...nice!
Released on - Car Juke Box.
Catalogue number - CRJ-NP-1053
Italian issue.
Orchestra directed by Franco Chiaravalle.
Matrix numbers -
Side One - CRJ / NP 1053 A2 121169
Side Two - CRJ /NP1053-B*
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 45+ year old 7" 45 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 I have graded being in Very Good++ condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners, and only a few small signs of storage and age...the artwork is a Retro-style enthusiasts delight...
The labels are in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.
Tracklisting -
Side One - L' Onda Verde
Side Two - Giovedi Venerdi
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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+), VERY GOOD++ 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) 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.
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