Vinyl: 78rpm RCA Victor Enrico Caruso THE COAT SONG, + interview with Frances Alda, E-

78rpm RCA VICTOR special issue, "Why Caruso recorded the Coat Song," complete with interview of Frances Alda. Reverse is the song. Note that "TENOR" is crossed out on reverse, and "BASS" added. Lightest sleeve scuffs and marks. Plays excellently.

I grade this disc "E-" using the VJM Record Grading system (grade descriptions listed at bottom of auction).

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THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

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

N- (78) Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+ (78) 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. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) 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+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.