Set of Five (5) BEL CANTO STEREOPHONIC RECORDS (with original boxes) including SR/1000 splatter vinyl! ** 33 1/3 rpm ** RARE **

Items in this lot are:

• BEL CANTO STEREOPHONIC DEMONSTRATION RECORD -- Label: Bel Canto -- Record#: SR/1000 (splatter vinyl - see scans!)
• The Dixieland music of Larry Fotine and the Beale Street Buskers - Plain Vanilla -- Label: Bel Canto -- Record#: SR/1001 (blue vinyl)
• Buddy Collette and his Quintet The Polynesians -- Aloha to Jazz -- Label: Bel Canto -- Record#: SR/1002 (blue vinyl)
• Collette and Counce -- Jazz on the bounce -- Label: Bel Canto -- Record#: SR/1004 (blue vinyl)
• Larry Fotine and his Golden Thirteen -- Listening to larry -- Label: Bel Canto -- Record#: SR/1005 (blue vinyl)

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Description: Up for your consideration is the next in a series of unique Lps, this one featuring five (5) colored vinyl records on the Bel Canto label.

The prize of this lot is the SR/1000 splatter vinyl disc, a demonstration stereophonic record. The others are just included since they are the same label. These others are certainly NOT mint condition, just decent. I'm also including just the boxes for SR 1003 and SR 1006 in case you've got the record and need the box. If you don't want all of them shipped, no problem, just let me know and then shipping will be less.

Several unique things about this item: Firstly, the SR/1000 record retains the original shine with a few fingerprints . I'm sure if you took this and put it under a 1000 watt bulb, you'd probably find something that makes it less than mint. If you're that kind of collector, and after a recent unpleasant experience with a buyer from Malaysia, let me suggest this auction is not for you.

I don't claim this record is mint. Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to audibly average at least 1/3 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If you want an audio grade of the entire record before bidding, no problem, just drop me a note well in advance of the end of auction.
If an audio grade is given, you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below.

The other records with original boxes are described below. They're just in okay shape, not spectacular by any means. The unique thing about this auction is that you've got quite a few all in one auction. At the time of this listing, no past/present sales on e-bay for this lot as a group. NO COPIES FOUND FOR SALE OUT ON THE INTERNET for this lot as a group!

So this is your chance to own a unique item at a reasonable price. Bid early and often so you don't miss out on this auction!

It is further described below, please take the time to read before bidding.

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I am using the Goldmine scale of G=Good(1), VG = Very Good(2), VG+ = Very Good Plus(excellent)(3), NM = Near Mint(4) when grading the disc(s).

Here is a summary of the record(s):

Artist: Jack Wagner, narration (side 1) Music on side 2 Title: Bel Canto Stereophonic demonstration record Record: Splatter (multi-colored -- red blue green amber) vinyl with original shine, a few very light marks and fingerprints, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with silver print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-1000-1 RE U.S. PAT. 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418" and a "2" inside a circle. Side 2: "SR-1000-2 U.S. PAT # RE 23,945 GB PAT # 713,418". Inner sleeves: An original Bel Canto sleeve in fine shape. Cover: Corners with up to heavy wear. The front top spine on the lid is split on the corner. Box shows spotting on the front, similar to foxing on a book. Some seam wear. Moderate general wear front/back. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average at least 1/3 of the way between VG+(excellent) and Near Mint. If an audio grade is provided (Please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. An excellent and unusual addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: This is stereo (stereophonic tour of the city of Los Angeles) -- narration by Jack Wagner Audio grade provided upon request Side 2: Comments: Chicken Rag Audio grade provided upon request Chasing the bird Audio grade provided upon request Snowman Polka Audio grade provided upon request Hold em Joe / Pum-pa-lum Audio grade provided upon request Bye Bye blues Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Larry Fotine and the Beale Street "Buskers" Title: Plain vanilla Record: Blue vinyl with original shine, with a fair number of very light marks and some short moderate/heavy marks, grading by sight in normal room light. this is probably the weakest disc in the lot. Labels: Black with silver print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-1001-1 U.S. PAT. # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Side 2: "SR-1001-2 PAT # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Inner sleeves: An original Bel Canto sleeve in fine shape. Cover: Corners with up to moderate wear. There is a 1" x 1/4" spot front lower right corner. Some seam wear. Slight/moderate general wear front/back. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no seam splits. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average a bit better than VG with some surface noise and scattered light/heavy pops, perhaps even some skips. If an audio grade is provided (Please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. An excellent and unusual addition to your LP collection. Side 1 (Curtis Counce Quintet): Comments: Charleston Forever Audio grade provided upon request Driftwood Audio grade provided upon request Chicken Rag Audio grade provided upon request Plain vanilla Audio grade provided upon request Buskin' on Beal Street Audio grade provided upon request Side 2 (Buddy Collette Quintet): Comments: Monkey shines Audio grade provided upon request Steamboat Rag Audio grade provided upon request Red Cat Audio grade provided upon request Cryin' blues Audio grade provided upon request Martha My martha Audio grade provided upon request Artist: The polynesians / Buddy Collette and his Quintet Title: Aloha to jazz Record: Blue vinyl with original shine, a fair number of very light marks, some moderate marks varying from short to longer, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with silver print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, some spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-1002-1 U.S. PAT. # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Side 2: "SR-1002-2 PAT # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Inner sleeves: An original Bel Canto sleeve in fine shape. also comes with a Bel Canto Stereophonic Collectors Club Certificate. Cover: Corners with up to moderate wear. Box shows small spotting on the front/rear, similar to foxing on a book. Some seam wear. Moderate general wear front/back. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, no seam splits. Rate the cover VG. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average at least half way between VG and VG+(excellent) with some surface noise and scattered pops. If an audio grade is provided (Please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. An excellent and unusual addition to your LP collection. Side 1 (The Polynesians): Comments: Tomi Tomi Audio grade provided upon request Beyond the reef Audio grade provided upon request Lovely hula hands Audio grade provided upon request Kalua Audio grade provided upon request Beauty Hula Audio grade provided upon request Side 2 (Buddy Collette Quintet): Comments: Blue Sands Audio grade provided upon request It's you Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Curtis Counce Quintet / Buddy Collette Quintet Title: Jazz on the bounce Record: Blue vinyl with original shine, about a dozen light/moderate marks varying from short to longer, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with silver print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, a few spindle marks. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-1004-1 U.S. PAT. # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Side 2: "SR-1004-2 AT # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Inner sleeves: An original Bel Canto sleeve in fine shape. Cover: Corners with up to moderate wear. The bottom right top spine on the lid is split on the corner. Box shows spotting on the front/rear, similar to foxing on a book. Some seam wear. Moderate general wear front/back. Front top and right side edge should be wiped down it is dusty/dirty. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover VG. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average at least half way between VG and VG+(excellent) with some surface noise and scattered pops. If an audio grade is provided (Please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. An okay and unusual addition to your LP collection. Side 1 (Curtis Counce Quintet): Comments: Move Audio grade provided upon request Chasing the bird Audio grade provided upon request Head gear Audio grade provided upon request Side 2 (Buddy Collette Quintet): Comments: The Monster Audio grade provided upon request Soft touch Audio grade provided upon request Bass rock Audio grade provided upon request Artist: Larry Fotine and his golden thirteen Title: Listening to Larry Record: Blue vinyl with some of the original shine, with LOTS of light marks and some small moderate/heavy scuffs, grading by sight in normal room light. Labels: Black with silver print. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks, lots of spindle marks with some center hole wear on side 1. Trailing wax: Side 1: "SR-1005-1 U.S. PAT. # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Side 2: "SR-1005-2 PAT # RE 23,946 GB PAT # 713,418". Inner sleeves: An original Bel Canto sleeve with some small spotting, similar to the foxing on a book. Cover: It leaves much to be desired. The front top should be wiped down, it is VERY dusty. Corners with up to heavy wear. Three of the top spine corners on the lid are split. Box shows slight/moderate general wear on the back. Some seam wear. No stickers, no pen/pencil marks. Rate the cover G to VG. Comments: Based on past experience and visual examination, I'd expect the tracks to average a bit better than VG with surface noise and scattered pops. If an audio grade is provided (Please request well in advance of the end of auction), you can assign your own grade based on my comments and the scale shown below. An okay and unusual addition to your LP collection. Side 1: Comments: Almost square Audio grade provided upon request Heavenly thing Audio grade provided upon request Take an option on you Audio grade provided upon request The breeze Audio grade provided upon request Sleepy time gal Audio grade provided upon request I couldn't say goodbye Audio grade provided upon request Side 2 (Buddy Collette Quintet): Comments: Bye bye blues Audio grade provided upon request Snuggle on your shoulder Audio grade provided upon request Say you're mine again Audio grade provided upon request At sundown Audio grade provided upon request Soft lights Audio grade provided upon request Little bird Audio grade provided upon request BOXES ONLY:

1. SR/1003 Razzberry Reynolds and his all star polka band: Corners with slight/moderate wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). Comes with an original Bel Canto inner sleeve, folded on one corner. Also comes with an insert: Bel Canto Tapes/Records Fall 1958 list (2 of these, one is folded in half), a business reply card, a collectors club certificate.
2. SR/1006 Harry Marshard and his Society Dance Orchestra: Corners with slight/moderate wear. Some small spotting on the back, a red, thin stripe across the back lower 1/2. Slight general/moderate wear. Rate the cover VG to VG+(excellent). Comes with a Bel Canto certificate.

Additional criteria I use when audibly grading records for people:

• NM(4) = absolutely nothing wrong at all (very rarely happens--I've even opened sealed records and they don't play Near Mint)
• 3.5-3.9 = very, very light surface noise
• 3.1-3.4 = very light surface noise, very light pops
• VG+(3) = up to light pops and light surface noise (below this, one's enjoyment is affected, very subjective)
• VG(2) = up to medium pops and moderate surface noise
• G(1) = up to heavy pops and heavy surface noise

I normally ship Lp's in 14"x14"x6" boxes padded in styrofoam. Weight with box is about 6 pounds 10 oz. Shipping is: $5.18 Media Rate (6-7 pounds) + $2.10 box/tape/packing + $.90 delivery confirmation = $8.18.

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