Elvis Presley rehearsal lacquer 78 "Kissin' Cousins"
$
1,000
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Description
This is a special MGM "rehearsal" disc consisting of two songs featured in the 1964 film "Kissin' Cousins," starring Elvis Presley. The recordings were made at the MGM studios on October 14, 1963. The first is "There's Gold in the Mountains." (indicated on the label as "Gold in the Mts.") sung by Elvis Presley. The B side is "Pappy Won't You Please Come Home," sung by actress Glenda Farrell. Each side features a spoken slate and count-off before the performance starts. The recordings appear to be as they were issued in the film and not alternate takes.
The record is an aluminum-based lacquer disc, 10 inches in diameter and played at 78 rpm. "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures" the lion logo, and "Rehearsal" are clearly marked on the record. Elvis' name does not appear on the disc. The disc appears to be in N- condition, and plays relatively quietly with a 1.1 mm LP stylus.
I will be happy to post a 30 second MP3 of either side of the record upon request. Send E-mail address and I will post them as a picosong link.
Winning bidder will pay for insurance based on the high bid. Shipment will be by UPS 2nd Day Air. Ignore eBay's ridiculous $4.00 mailing ceiling. I will charge a reasonable fee for sending the disc and insuring it against damage. See my feedback profile. I take extra special care, especially with unique discs like this one and have been doing so on eBay since 1998.
Grading Chart:
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)
Is 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 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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78)
Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78)
Unplayable.
