Columbia SP Record J7677｜Joy of Love / Sorrow of Love｜E. Zimbalist

【SP Record - Electrical Recording】Columbia J 7677｜Liebesfreud / Liebesleid｜E. Zimbalist (Vn) Pre-war - Early Showa Era

Recorded at the moment when sound reproduction had just reached a new clarity,
Efrem Zimbalist’s playing remains truly irreplaceable.

This is an SP record from Columbia.
It is a recording made using the electrical recording method (Electrical Process / Viva-tonal Recording),
an SP record from an era when sound quality improved after the acoustic recording period.

Contents:
・Side A: Liebesfreud (Love's Joy)
・Side B: Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow)
(Old Vienna Waltz / Kreisler)

Performance:
・Violin Solo: Efrem Zimbalist
・Piano: Harry Kaufman

Specifications:
・Columbia
・Catalog No.: J 7677
・SP Record (78 rpm)
・Diameter: Approximately 25cm (10 inches)

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Condition (Important)

・Record Surface:
There are no major chips or cracks, and the condition is relatively good considering its age.
There are scratches and minor marks on the surface (see images).

・Playback Confirmation:
Not confirmed due to lack of playback equipment.
Recommended for those who understand the characteristics of SP records.

・Sleeve:
Comes with the original Columbia paper sleeve from the time.
There are wrinkles, tears, and damage due to aging.

※This is believed to be an SP record distributed from the pre-war to early Showa era.
※Unlike LP records, a dedicated thick needle and a 78 rpm compatible player are required.

A great performer who is well-suited to Kreisler's works, and a representative of the early electrical recording era.

Coinciding with the era when sound recording became clear,
Efrem Zimbalist's performance remains irreplaceable.
It's a performance that you find yourself drawn into.

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-war Record