1906 TOMMASO MEDICA APGA Paris Association Phonique d78

$

100

WEEK 2 of 4 weeks of great auctions - because of LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, this auction will run through MONDAY September 5 2011

IMPORTANT:

PLS READ BELOW for INCREASED SHIPPING CHARGES due to Ebay Policy

I AM HAPPY COMBINE MULTIPLE SHIPMENTS.

IF YOU WIN MULTIPLE ITEMS DO NOT USE EBAY CHECK OUT in order for me to get you low combined postage. Send me an invoice request instead.

I am currently selling a series of great Richard Wagner and classic European 78 rpm orchestral recordings on all the great European labels:

Rare APGA  (Association phonique des grands artistes)  was a co-op of the leading artists of L Opera and L Opera Comique founded in 1906.

It's purpose was to deliver the full profit from record sales to the artists, not to the record companies.

Artist-members included  Félix Mayol, Polin, Dranem, Agustarello Affre, Jean Noté, Charlotte Agussol and later Lucien Muratore, Albert Caudieux, Harry Weber, Théodore Botrel, Henry Fursy, Xavier Privas, Gabriel Montoya, Félix Galipaux, as well as some foreign signer and the violinist  Alfred d'Ambrosio. The records were 27 cm and sold between 5 and 7 francs depending on the artists celebrity. The short lived APGA closed for financial reasons at the start of 1910.

Here one of the more obscure foreign singers

Italian baritone TOMMASO MEDICA w piano, a singer at La Scala Milan:

From Leoncavallo's gritty paris Opera ZAZA: Romance of Cascari/ From Forza del Destino Ballata (i believe Son Pereda, son ricco d'onore (Don Carlo, Coro))

10 3/8" APGA RECORD

Condition: EXCELLENT  rare scuffs rarest faintest scratch. A SUPERB COPY plays almost superquiet E

comes in an as new Pathe sleeve

La firme APGA (Association phonique des grands artistes) est une société phonographique française créée en 1906.

Elle fut créée par les plus importantes vedettes de l'opéra, de l'opéra comique et du café-concert de cette époque afin de pouvoir encaisser en leur nom propre les bénéfices perçus sur chaque vente de disques qui jusqu'à cette date n'étaient versés uniquement qu'aux firmes elles-mêmes, l'artiste quant à lui ne touchant qu'une maigre remunération quel que soit le nombre de phonogrammes vendus.

Félix Mayol, Polin, Dranem pour le concert, Agustarello Affre, Jean Noté, Charlotte Agussol pour le répertoire lyrique en furent les membres fondateurs. Très rapidement, d'autres artistes rejoignirent les premiers sociétaires, comme Lucien Muratore, Albert Caudieux, Harry Weber, Théodore Botrel, Henry Fursy, Xavier Privas, Gabriel Montoya, Félix Galipaux, ainsi que quelques chanteurs étrangers et des instrumentaux comme le violoniste Alfred d'Ambrosio. Les disques étaient des disques à aiguille de 27 cm de diamètre vendus entre 5 et 7 francs suivant la notoriété de l'artiste.

Assez rapidement au début de 1910, en proie à d'importants problèmes de trésorerie, la firme fut mise en liquidation ; l'APGA, ainsi que les sociétaires, passa alors sous la coupe de Pathé frères.

Ces enregistrements souvent prestigieux sont actuellement un patrimoine sonore important de l'histoire de la chanson française du début du XXe siècle.

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Quick note on grading:

The Grade (Excellent to Fair, I don't give Mint) refers to the WEAR of the record. Any other defects are stated separately, when prefaced with "HOWEVER" or "BUT" they will be significant.

When I listen to a record, I may also give it an aural grade (again E to F), and make a SUBJECTIVE judgment of the pressing quality for hiss and surface noise.
"SUPERQUIET" is basically noiseless, like a vinyl pressing.
"VERY QUIET" is an exceptionally quiet record for a given pressing.
"Quiet" is a record that is a great example without undue noise for a give pressing.

These judgments are SUBJECTIVE and will depend one the styli, phonograph etc. you use on your own equipment.

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Records will be packed safely between corrugated cardboard in a sturdy box with plenty of padding for safe shipment.

Shipment is usually Media Mail, unless another service is requested. Shipping is at your risk, I will be happy to insure items at your cost.

I charge actual postage plus a small fee for packing materials

As always, I guarantee your satisfaction. If you don't like the item, just return it, and I will refund the full purchase price.

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage pick-up in person.

EBAY NOW CHARGES 9% on all SHIPPING CHARGES
Also, USPS has increased postal rates. Since I am always shipping at cost, I am sorry to say that after keeping my shipping rates stable for 5 years, I unfortunately now have to increase the prices.

However, if you are interested in lowering you shipping cost, pls send me a message, and I may be able to arrange for better rates !!!

Here a quick breakdown of my costs, you see that due to the new Ebay policy you will pay anywhere from $.50 to $.80 in additional Ebay fees on the first record

US Domestic Shipping:

Here is a guideline for US Media Mail Shipping:

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. Up to about 5 records, I will ship Edison Discs for the same rates. Albums from Album Sets count as 1 record. Above that and for international shipments, it will be actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-3$ depending on size of shipment)

1 record: 4.75$

2 records: 5.75$

5 records: 7.50$

10 records: 9.50$

MANY MORE RECORDS: Don't worry. I safely ship 40 - 50 pounds of records double boxed in moving boxes, and even then Media Mail will probably not exceed 30$.

The numbers above include the 9% Ebay fee on shipments.
Pls ignore the automatically calculated prices on the ebay site, as I will weigh every parcel and charge based on actual weight.

Please send me a message if you would like to lower your shipping rates!

International Buyers:

All'attenzione degli acquirenti italiani:

ATTENTION TO ITALIAN BUYERS:

Due to rare problems with delivery in ITALY, I will NOT GUARANTEE delivery of parcels sent by US Postal Service First Class and Priority Mail. If you prefer secure delivery, I will be happy to quote you either Registered Mail or shipment by FEDEX

I am very happy to ship records worldwide.

Prices below are for regular 78 rpm records. For Edison Discs in  international shipments, it will charge for the actual weight plus a small packing charge (1-2$) - for small quantities, it will not be much different from the charge for regular 78s.

Pls contact me for a shipping estimate, or send me an invoice request after close of auction.

Be aware that US Postal Rates can be high. Here are some examples.

Your best bet is the Large Priority box, everything that fits into a 12"x12"x5 1/2" box up to 20 pounds ships for 60$ (35$ Canada) worldwide.

However, I can get competitive rates from FedEx and the US Postal service for any kind of parcel weight

Africa, Eastern Asia and Japan as well as Europe

1 record = 2 lbs $20 - $25
4 lbs = $37

20 lbs or all that fits into a 12"x12"x 5 1/2" box ((12" albums won't fit)= $60

I may be able to get some better FedEx rates.
Pls email with your address for an estimate.

Canada

1 record = 2 lbs $ 11 - $13

4 lbs = 22$
20 lbs or all that fits into a 12"x12"x 5 1/2" (12" albums won't fit)= $38
I may be able to get some better FedEx rates.
Pls email with your address for an estimate.

To estimate your shipment, pls go to

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My zip code is 94107.

Assume 1 pound per record plus 1 pound for packing.

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