For Duke Bill Berry and His Ellington All-Stars Vinyl Excellent ++ RT 101

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For Duke. Bill Berry and his Ellington All-stars . Condition is "Used". Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.

Please see below for matrix numbers/stampers on this particular pressing.

M and K Realtime Records Ltd Edition. Direct to Disc. RT-101 1st Pressing. This is the original 1978 release not to be confused with later releases in 1984 and 1994.

Recorded 11/12 January 1978 at M&K Direct to Disc Studios Beverley Hills, USA

Features Bill Berry,Ray Brown,Frankie Capp,Scott Hamilton,Nat Pierce,Marshall Royal,Britt Woodman.
A renowned Jazz audiophile pressing. It was recorded using the direct to disc method by M and K. Much information on the net regarding this recording as well as Ken Kreisel.


Side 1  KK M+K E1i 1-2 (scribed) Manufactured in Germany (stamped)
Side 2   M&K -KK- E11i 2-3 (scribed) Manufactured in Germany (stamped)

*KK refers to Ken Kreisel recording engineer

Record:  Excellent ++ (approaching Near Mint). Visually graded in sunlight - I can't see any imperfections.

Sleeve: Very Good (Has punch hole in top right - please see explanation below). Top each of sleeve has come away from edge. Please refer to pictures.

Please see pictures as these form part of the description. Test played on quality turntable with new high grade audio-technica stylus.

Test Play: Exemplary. Instrument definition/reproduction is beyond reproach. The recording process has lended itself to producing something that is both sublime and engaging whilst delivering a true 'its like having the musicians in your own front room' experience as you could possibly get. It is simply stunning. Low noise vinyl - the odd pop/crackle but nothing that clouds the delivery at all.

This record has come from a private record collection that has not been played for 10 years. Prior to that period the record has (suprisingly) not seen much play at all. Very rare to see this particular pressing in such superb condition.

Pictures are of actual record.

The record cover has a hole punch top right (see pictures). This was a method used by record companies/dealers (noteably in USA) to avoid returns on particular stock. Also used when records were given to radio stations/staff/ and promotional items.

Please contact me regarding any further questions - I will do my best to answer any queries.

Delivery -  in professional record mailer. Record will be additionally sleeved in a quality 450 gauge professional record sleeve.

Records will be removed from covers to avoid spine damage.

2nd class signed for £4.20. Further levels of insurance can be provided - please contact prior to payment if required.

I can combine postage - please wait for final invoice. Approximately 4 single 12" albums can be posted for £4.20. If you see anything else you like that may be finishing later, please drop me a note (or send an 'offer') and I can hold, then combine postage costs when you finish bidding on all of your auctions. Thank you.

RECORD COLLECTOR'S GRADING SYSTEM

Condition

Mint

Description: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

Description: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packag­ing might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good

Description: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable sur­face marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

Description: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.