Daniel Shafran Chopin Brahms Cello Sonata Melodiya

$

82

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This listing:

Chopin: Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65

Brahms: Vier erste Gesange

Daniel Shafran, cello

Anton Ginzburg, piano

Melodiya Stereo

A10 00179 008

Made in the USSR

1984

Vinyl: NM-

Cover: VG++

The record has little to nosigns of having been played, very pristine.  The cover has some slight ring wear and minor corner dings.

Condition Notes:

Records are generally graded on visual inspection and have been stored in a smoke-free, climate control environment.

Vinyl:

 Mint: A brand new, SEALED record; never played.

NM: Near Mint. An unsealed record that looks as good as new. The vinyl looks as good as if YOU had just broken the seal on the record. This is the best grade I will give any unsealed record.

NM-: This record is NM but has some very, very minor signs that it has been played, such as slight spindle marks and a few superficial surface marks. The vinyl still has the lustre of a M or NM record, but still clean and shiny.

VG++: Excellent. Light cosmetic flaws, blemishes, scuffs that should not affect the sound.

VG+: May several cosmetic surface marks and scratches that may result in mild surface noise or short soft ticking, but should sound fine overall. Mild noise that does not overwhelm the sound.

VG: May have moderate noise throughout. Cosmetically, appear to have more scratches, more pronounced than you would find in my VG+ records. These are still fine for general listening.

Good: Noisy, but plays through. I will only sell very rare or unusual items in this condition.

Covers:

M: still sealed and pristine.

NM: Unsealed, may have the original shrink wrap, and no marks or wear.

NM-: May have minor signs of wear, including small (1-3 cm) hairline creases, slight edge wear and tiny corner dings.

VG++: larger creases, barely noticeable ring outline (not worn), and modest wear and corner dings.

VG+: Cover has cut-outs, deeper creases and corner wear, more pronounced ring marks (wearing becomes noticeable), and small (1-3 cm) seam splits, and slight writing and sticker residue.

VG: Larger writing on the cover, ring wear, creases, seam splits, clear tape on the cover, and other marks that are significant and detract from, but do not yet overwhelm the cover.

Good: The cover is fairly marked and scuffed. Significant spine and ring wear, large seam splits, tape, prominent writing and other marks that overwhelms the cover. The only reason I will sell a cover in this is if the vinyl is in excellent condition and/or the album is rare.
 

Refund policy:

Grading is such a fickle process. And although I think my grading is very conservative, my NM may be a NM- to someone else. Therefore, I describe any special characteristics on my items. Please make note of my descriptions, as you may find out more about the record here. 

Refunds will be considered for incorrect item shipped, or for glaring differences between the item as described and item as received. Otherwise, all sales are final. Refund will be for the amount of the winning bid, and will not include shipping costs. If you have any questions, ask them before bidding.

Shipping and handling costs:

$8 Media Rate or $14 Priority Mail within the United States.  Additional records won will be shipped for an additional $0.50 per record.  

$25 for Canada and Mexico addresses using Priority Mail. Additional records won will be shipped for an additional $1 per record.  

$33 for other international addresses using Priority Mail.  Additional records won will be shipped for an additional $1 per record.  

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Auctions over $100 will require shipping insurance, to be paid by the winner. I think you would agree that peace of mind is priceless.

Payment Method:

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