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NOTE:  I COMBINE SHIPPING AND I SHIP WORLDWIDE.  IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES PLEASE REACH OUT!
This is a 10 3/4 " Heavy Shellac, Super HQ Sounding Test Pressing dated 12-2-29 of a string trio led by Sicilian born violin prodigy Giovanni Vicari, released under the name Orchestrina Vicario.  The sonic dynamics are incredible.  What a perfomance and recording.

This is the tune but obviously a different copy, much lower sound quality.  :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYSo5-E3S40

It looks E- and the sound is absolutely incredible, possibly the best "in the room" sound I've ever heard on a 78. Gripping.  High gloss with light signs of being played and handled.  Matrix W403474 TAKE 3 - Relates to Okeh 9489 and Columbia 14790-F, which I don't see any record of having sold.

A truly passionate, well recorded piece, this is an incredible sounding record, super high quality in the room sound with fantastic Italian string performance.   The kind of disc that will wow seasoned 78 collectors and novices alike.

Incredible one of a kind disc.  Will be packed with great care.


No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 


SHIPPING
DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
MEDIA MAIL      $5
PRIORITY U.S.A. $13


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue.  No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)

Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)

RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

  • N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be 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