The Great Caruso Mario Lanza South Africa RCA LP

Artist/Title : The Great Caruso, Mario Lanza, Tenor, RCA Victor orchestra, Constantine Callinicos, conductor

Content / Songs :  Questa O Quella / La Donna Mobile / Parmi veder le lagrime / Recondita Armonia / E lucevan le stelle / Una furtiva lagrima / Cielo E mar / Vesti la giubba

Label: RCA 30.068 ( Made in Johannesburg, S Africa)

Condition: VG+  Cover: VG+

Notes :   Has some  scratches and scuffs with surface noise.  Cover has some edge, ring, rub, corner wear with creasing. Small tear on front at opening.  Some discoloration on back.  If you have any specific questions just email me. I will be listing a lot of rare records this week so check out my other items page for more neat stuff. Thanks.

Grading Standards (45's and LP's)

Mint: Absolutely perfect in every way ( I probably will never use this grade)

Near Mint (NM) : No Obvious signs of wear on record or label

Near Mint - (NM-) : Almost Near Mint with some minor scuffs (paper scratches) or minor label flaw

Very Good + (VG+) : Record will show signs that it was played and taken care of. Scuffs or light scratches are common but not very pronounced with maybe slight surface noise.Label may have minor writing or tiny sticker attached.

Very Good (VG) : Visible scratches are more pronounced and surface noise will be evident upon playing.Groove wear will start to be noticable, as will light scratches(deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Label may be marred by writing or have stickers attached.

Good (G) : Record will play through without skipping, but will have significant surface noise and scratches. Labels may be marred, torn, and/or have stickers attached. Use as a filler for your collection until a better copy comes along.

Fair (F) Poor (P) : The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. I won't list this grade unless record is very rare and hard to find.

Grading Standards (78 RPM)

N : As new and unplayed ( I probably will never use this grade)

N- : Nearly mint, But has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage

E+ : Plays like new with few signs of wear

E : Still very shiny, with a few scuffs and scratches

V+ : Average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Surface noise is 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 graying in loud passages. Surface noise and scratches below music level.

G : Record is worn and scratched, But music level is higher than surface noise

F : Most of music remains audible over surface noise, But listening now uncomfortable.

P : Unplayable. I won't list this grade unless record is rare and hard to find

I am not a record expert and I try to grade records to the best of my ability using the Goldmine price guide's standards and VJM's grading system on 78's but my opinion of condition may differ from someone else's opinion. Since I list so many records I cannot play them all so grading is visual but you may buy with confidence because I offer a complete refund if the record is not as described in my listing. I can combine shipping to save shipping costs. If you are interested in more than one auction please email me to let me know you are wanting to bid on more items so I won't send you an invoice before you are finished. Check out my other items page for more rare records and other neat items. If you have any questions please email me. Thanks for looking !!