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78 rpm: Monarch #7140A CHINESE Single Sided 1903 Victor 78 rpm VG to VG+ VERY RARE 10"
10" 78 rpm Shellac Record
Single Sided MONARCH RECORD 7140A
His Masters Voice
Victor Pre-matrix 7140A
UNIDENTIFED CHINESE PERFORMERS
CHINESE SONG
Chinese Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble, by unidentified Chinese Performers,
Incredibly Rare and important 1903 Victor Monarch recording!
The earliest disc records made for Chinese people were made between August 1902 and May 1903 by the early Chinese Colony in
America and issued by Victor in the United States.
No paper sleeve.
CONDITION: VG TO VG+
I played it, it plays without skipping. The record is not warped, cracked or chipped. A generally clean copy with multiple light scratches and rubs plays well for condition. The label does not have ring wear. I have listed the definition of record ratings. I think this record fits between these two condition designations.....not quite to VG+ but better than VG. The following is a record designation I copied off of ebay:
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK".
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. The center hole will not have been misshapen by repeated play.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.
I will pack this very well, following guidelines for shipping 78 records. I am located in the USA. If this is an international sale it will be shipped international priority mail with insurance. Costs to be paid by buyer.