2 Benny Goodman Orchestra 78 RPM records Victor 25461 25469 Ella Fitzgerald 1936

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106. 2 VINTAGE 78 RPM RECORDS ~ VICTOR 25461 AND 25469 IN VINTAGE PAPER SLEEVES

**SELLER'S NOTE:  These divine sides are among my favorite swing recordings.  BG and his Victor band are near the peak of their powers (Harry James would join 2 months later) and the "vocal chorus" on three of the sides is by 19-year-old Ella Fitzgerald.  Ella was under contract to Decca at that time, however; a suit was threatened and these discs were withdrawn in January, 1937.

2 vintage 78 RPM records, both feature Benny Goodman and his Orchestra with vocals, all are in playable condition and could use a gentle cleaning, items are "scroll" label Victor records in vintage Victor sleeves, and these items were recorded November 5, 1936.  This listing includes:

1.  VICTOR 25461 BENNY GOODMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA (Ella Fitzgerald, unlisted vocals on both)

 "Goodnight, My Love" / "Take Another Guess"

V condition, labels have light scuffs, light scratches, and very light fading.  The surfaces have visible scuffs, light scratches, small gray patches, and dustiness.  This item plays with light surface noise and some groove wear.  

2.  VICTOR 25469 BENNY GOODMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA (Ella Fitgerald and Benny Goodman, vocals)

"Taint No Use" / "Did You Mean It?"

E- condition, labels have light scuffs and light edge wear.  The surfaces have a few light scuffs, some small scratches, and are a little dusty.  This item plays with light surface noise.

The paper sleeves have light creases, small folds, are slightly brittle, and have browned somewhat due to age.

***No worries about packing…I pack for shipment like the pros - record secured between cardboard squares in large box with plenty of padding.

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 GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING 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 luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

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.

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 graying 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.