Description

Offenbach Gaite Parisienne X-115 London Philharmonic Orchestra Efrem Kurtz VG+

Efrem Kurtz conducting London Philharmonic Orchestra
Columbia Masterworks Set X-115
Ranked #22 in 1938
Generic ‘Masterworks’ Plain Cover (Orange red cloth binding)
4 Sides of 2 - 78RPM 12" Shellac Records

  • Artist(s): Jacques Offenbach
  • Title: Gaité Parisienne
  • Record Grading: VG to EX
  • Cover (Sleeve) Grading: VG+

Condition: Binder style album shows only minor wear on corners, less on edges, very little surface abrasion. Internal sleeves in excellent condition. Both records still retain sheen, with only minor abrasion. Only noticrable potential problem is on record 2 side 2: light but long scratch. Labels show wear but no signficant damage. Cleaned and play checked: Record 1 has almost no background static, no distortion, plays very clear through both sides. Record 2 side 1 is exceptionally clear. Record 2 side 2 - scratch causes very minor static in two pauses in the music, then a slight popping below level of music in last few bars at end of music. No skips.

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Grading Criteria:

  • (M) or (N) Mint, New, shiny, never played.
  • (NM) Near Mint. Like new, possibly played, no visible signs of wear or damage.
  • (EX) Excellent. May have light marks, played a few times, but low in surface noise or no surface noise.
  • (VG+) Very Good Plus. Has been played more times than (EX), has more marks and surface noise, doesn't skip.
  • (VG) Very Good. Has been played many times, may be more surface noise and slight popping, but shouldn't skip while playing.
  • (G+) Good Plus or (G) Good. Considerable wear with abrasions and scratching, but still playable.