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***** This item is for DOMESTIC U.S.A. orders ONLY! International customers must ask permission BEFORE buying! ***** >>> NOTE- I DO NOT USE GOLDMINE GRADING! I use my own grading system. PLEASE scroll down to read an explanation of my System BEFORE YOU BID OR BUY! <<<
FEATURING JOSHUA RIFKIN
ON THE PIANO:
PIANO RAGS BY SCOTT JOPLIN
VOLUME I AND II
NONESUCHRECORDS # HB-73026
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RARE RECORD ALERT!!!
"Pianist, conductor, and musicologist Joshua Rifkin enjoys a status of high authority and expertise in four distinct genres -- Johann Sebastian Bach, the Beatles, sacred vocal music of the fifteenth through seventeenth centuries, and in piano ragtime of the early twentieth century. Rifkin's initial line of musical study was as a composer; he was a student of Vincent Persichetti at the Juilliard School, from which he earned a degree in 1964. He also continued his education well after his career as a recording artist started, studying at New York University, the University of Göttingen, and at Princeton where he took a class under Milton Babbitt.
Rifkin first made an impact in 1965 when Elektra Records impresario Jac Holzman asked for help in realizing a crazy idea of his, an album of Beatles hits as restated in the musical style of Baroque composers. Witty and unique, the resulting Nonesuch album The Baroque Beatles Book swiftly became a best seller, featuring Rifkin's clever take on Beatles standards such as "Help!" and "Please Please Me," and it was widely imitated. In 1970, Rifkin began an extensive project of recording Scott Joplin's rags for Nonesuch that stretched into 1974 and resulted in three LP volumes. With the release of the hit movie The Sting featuring Joplin's music, theretofore mainly known to early jazz buffs, Rifkin's recordings of the piano originals were thrust into prominence and also became best sellers. So enormously popular were Rifkin's efforts on behalf of Joplin that for the rest of the 1970s his was a household name among classical music fans as well as a cross-section of popular music listeners."
"A few years before the release of the movie "The Sting" launched a major revival of ragtime, Joshua Rifkin caused a stir with what would be the first of three albums of Scott Joplin piano solos. Although later criticized by some for playing the rags quite straight in a classical approach, Rifkin's straightforward renditions of eight Joplin rags (including "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer," "The Ragtime Dance" and "Euphonic Sounds") helped introduce these important pieces to a new generation of listeners. All three of his Nonesuch albums are worth picking up as perfect introductions to Scott Joplin's music."
"The second Scott Joplin solo piano albums by Joshua Rifkin features his sober and respectful versions of "Elite Syncopations," "Solace," and six of Joplin's lesser-known (but enjoyable) rags. Rifkin's recordings preceded the ragtime revival by a few years and set the foundation for Scott Joplin to finally become a household name."
THE MAPLE LEAF RAG - THE ENTERTAINER
THE RAGTIME DANCE - GLADIOLUS RAG
FIG LEAF RAG
SCOTT JOPLIN'S NEW RAG
EUPHONIC SOUNDS - MAGNETIC RAG
ELITE SYNCOPATIONS - EUGENIA
LEOLA-TWO STEP
ROSE LEAF RAG- A RAGTIME TWO-STEP
BETHENA-A CONCERT WALTZ
PARAGON RAG
SOLACE- A MEXICAN SERENADE
PINE APPLE RAG
CAN YOU DIG THIS? This is the ultimate collection of the works of Joplin by the only artist who can do it-Josh Rifkin! Just check out the massive liner notes on both of these volumes. Incredible! I've graded the 2 vinyl discs as NM Near Mint and they played like they were almost Brand New! Etched into the deadwax runout is "STERLING" and "RL". The RL is for Bob Ludwig, "The Man With The Golden Ear"! Bob worked on so many of the best of classic albums like Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, John Lennon and a whole lot more! The cool die-cut "slipcover" is VG++ with no bar code. The 2 covers are NM Near Mint with no bar codes. The 2 original NoneSuch Records sleeves are also included. Yes, it is another RARE record and as I write this there is only ONE other like mine. This is the amazing music of an amazing musicia, SCOT JOPLIN! DON'T MISS THIS RECORD! SHAZAM!!!
***** This item is for DOMESTIC U.S.A. orders ONLY! International customers must ask permission BEFORE buying! *****
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This LP Record Set was cleaned using the
VPI HW-16.5 VACUUM TUBE CLEANER!
The HW-16.5 is the standard in record cleaning machines, neither its build quality nor its cleaning power has ever been surpassed! Its high-torque, 18 RPM turntable motor is capable of standing the pressure of heavy scrubbing during long cleaning sessions, and its 35-second cleaning cycle makes quick work out of even the dirtiest records! The improved 16.5 model has the new self-aligning vacuum suction tube for even more accurate cleaning! I now clean all of my records that are NOT Factory Sealed with the VPI, then test listen to the vinyl, then clean the record again with the VPI. This baby costs me hundreds of dollars, but My Customers Deserve THE BEST!!!
GRADING SCALE
I use a Universal Grading System to describe the quality of the LP albums and 45 singles that I sell. I grade records under strong, diffused room light or discreet sunlight. I do not use stock photos for my ads; all of my scans are of the Item You See! You get no surprises from me!
NOTE: Please keep in mind that when I describe any LP, I am referring to its Original Year Of Release, NOT the year that the LP was printed! In many cases, the year that a given LP was printed is unknown. When in doubt, PLEASE ASK me! Thank You!
All of my LP’s are stored upright in a SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT!
- SS Mint (M): Album is New, Still Sealed and has never been played.
- Mint (M): The vinyl has no noticeable scratches, fingerprints or defects and looks like it has never been played, although there may be use at the spindle hole. The cover has no noticeable wear or defects. There may be very slight curling of the right side corners of the cover due to shrink wrap pressure. May still have it’s original shrink wrap. MINT does not mean "perfect".
- Near Mint (NM): Almost Mint vinyl with perhaps a few visual imperfections that should not affect the sound of the record. Perhaps a small amount of static can be heard on a few areas. Cover is nice looking with little or no ring wear and may still have its original shrink wrap.
- VG++: Vinyl has some signs of wear; very clean, only light surface marks, scuffs or scratches which will not distract significantly from the sound, some audible static, some snaps or pops but no stalls or skips unless listed. Cover may have some signs of wear, perhaps some ringwear but is still in nice collectible condition, solid with no cuts,holes or splits unless listed, may have edge repairs.
- VG+: Played often with moderate surface wear, marks, scuffs or scratches, and some moderate noise, static, pops or skips - still plays well with increased areas of pops and static. Cover may have significant overall wear and ring wear, repaired edges or spine, may have cuts/holes/cut corners.
- VG: Overall wear, more noisy sound during quiet passages, a lot of static and many skips that require lifting the needle. Cover is well worn, usually with considerable ring wear. may have cuts, holes, cut corners. May have taped edges. The lowest grade.
In my opinion, the grade of “Mint” and the word “Mint” does not equal Perfection. The grade of Perfection does not exist, as far as I know. Different phono cartridges and stereo setups, condition of the needle and if the record is cleaned before playing (or not cleaned) affects the way a vinyl record sounds. You can look at a record with the naked eye and not see micro imperfections which might affect the music and the sound. There are just too many variables. I listen to records after cleaning them. If I do not hear skips or pops or snaps and I do not see noticeable scratches, then as far as I am concerned, that record is Mint. Be very careful not to compare my grading standards with those of others. I do not use Goldmine and to compare my grades to Goldmine is not really fair. Remember, it's always best to ask questions BEFORE bidding!
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Returns will be accepted within 10 days. After the 10th day,delivery for the returned item will be refused.LOT ITEM COST will be calculated based on winning bid & number of items in the lot-the cost will be refunded. DAMAGED ITEMS must be returned to me for your refund. S&H costs are NOT refundable. Buyer is responsible for returning the item within the specified 10 days.International Returns:ALL CUSTOMS AND DUTY FEES WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR REFUND!
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