RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234) for Sale

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RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234) For Sale

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RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234):
$599.99

RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI recorded May 5, 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108

SIDE "A" –(Matrix KRE-234)Danga"Pyeonsichun" – 2:56as prelude to "Ssukdaemeori"from the epic "Chunhyangga."

SIDE "B" –(MatrixKRE-235)"Ssukdaemeori" – 3:03from the epic "Chunhyangga."

Ssokdaemeori –This listingis for an exceptionally rare, pre-war 10-inch Korean 78 rpm shellac record onthe Victor label. This disc features the well-known “Orthophonic Recording”branding and carries the scarce KJ-1108 catalog number. The runout matrix isstamped KRE-234 (Korean Recording Electrical) on Side One, KRE-235 on Side Two.This confirms both sides were recorded live via Western Electric microphonetechnology during Victor’s historic field-recording sessions in Seoul in the1930s, a series that captured the legendary masters of Korean Pansori (vocalstorytelling) and traditional folk instrumentation.

ARTIST, LABEL & CONTENT: Im Bang-ul (1904-1961), often called the “Gukchang” or National Singerof Korea, is the lead artist on this recording of a Danga he recites as he preparesto perform the aria “Ssukdaemeori” from the epic Chunhyangga. This isthe same tragic jail cell song that made Im Bangul a national icon in Korea. “Ssukdaemeori”depicts the heroine Chunhyang singing of her despair at being imprisoned, a voicemarked by grief, sorrow, and the unique dramatic texture characteristic of truevintage sori. Many copies of these pressings were destroyed during conflicts ofthe mid-TwentiethCentury, making hard-to-find intact specimens ofspecial interest to global archives and academic collectors.

CONDITION DETAILS:

• Visual: Shellac surfaces are scuffed with minor,superficial hairline scratches. This disc retains a good amount of its originalgloss.

• Edge/Center: There are no cracks or heavy scratches, but there are two 1/4" rimflakes on the outer edge of this disc, as shown in the photos with this listing. These are confined to the run-in margin and do not reach the music grooves (RFNAP). The center hole is tight and undamaged and the record plays-through completely on both sides.

• Labels: Both original Victor labels are intact andlegible, although the gold lettering on side two (KRE-235) shows wear, as shownin the listing photos.

• Playability: This disc lies flat and plays throughwithout skips. It yields a strong, clear acoustic signal of clean, vintageshellacwith only moderate surface noise.

• Speed: 78 RPM

• Record Size: 10”

• Material: shellac

• Genre: World Music / Traditional Korean / Pansori

• Record Label: Victor (Orthophonic Recording)

• Catalog Number: KJ-1108

• Matrix Number: KRE234 and KRE235

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan/Korea (pre-warhistorical pressing)

This is an exceptionally rare, prewar 10-inch Korean 78 RPM shellac record on the Victor label. This disc features Victor’s historical “OrthophonicRecording” branding and carries the scarce KJ-1108 catalog number.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS DESCRIPTION WAS WRITTEN WITH AI ASSISTANCE.

The historical context, label translations, and background details contained in this listing were compiled with the assistance of AI. While this information is believed to be accurate, collectors are encouraged to verify specific pressing variations using the label and matrix photos provided in this listing.

WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE.

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RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234) For Sale

RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234): $599.99

RARE VINTAGE IM BANG-UL KOREA PANSORI 1937 VICTOR 78 RPM KJ-1108 (Matrix KRE234):
$599.99