Eine Rodel Rodel Rutschpartie Foxtrott Appraisal

RCA Victor 78 RPM Record: Eine Rodel-Rodel-Rutschpartie-Foxtrott

This is a vintage 10-inch 78 RPM shellac record produced by RCA Victor Division of Radio Corporation of America in Camden, New Jersey. The disc features a purple label with silver printing, identifying the track as 'Eine Rodel-Rodel-Rutschpartie-Foxtrott' (A Sleigh Ride) by Das FFB Orchester, conducted by Siegfried Ulbrich with vocals by Ruth Zillger and Wilhelm Walter. The catalog number is 25-4160, and it is marked as a 'German' recording. It includes the iconic 'His Master's Voice' trademark showing Nipper the dog listening to a gramophone. The record is housed in its original light brown/tan paper company sleeve, which features bold red typography and graphics, including marketing slogans in both English and Spanish ('The World's Greatest Artists Are On RCA Victor Records' / 'Los más grandes Artistas del Mundo graban en Discos RCA Victor'). The paper sleeve shows significant signs of age and handling, including deep creasing, wrinkling, and edge wear. The record label appears relatively well-preserved, though there is visible surface wear and light scratching on the shellac disc itself consistent with extensive play. Based on the label style and manufacturing location, this likely dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s.