Elmore James and His Broomdusters 78 on Flair 1057 Crossroads Robert Johnson

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Elmore James and His “Broomdusters” Sunny Land Standing At The Crossroads

Flair Records – 1057 FL-216, FL-217

 LISTEN AT THE LINK BELOW!  - This is low quality but you can hear the noise level compared to the music just an open air mic run into my mic input on my laptop, the record player is an Audiotronics 304A player

Side A:  Sunny Land – Visually V+, Strong gloss, Some smudges, few scrapes that DNAP. Plays E- with light background noise, but plays STRONG. In the guitar style and the song-namesake 'Broomdusters' of Robert Johnson.

Side B:  Standing at the Crossroads – Visually V+, Strong gloss, some smudges, few scrapes that DNAP.  Plays E- with light background noise but plays STRONG.

Shipping:  No additional charge for shipping and handling. I pack the 78 firmly in a sleeve between two slats of cardboard, surrounded by bubble wrap and/or peanuts.  Will be shipped via Media Mail, with tracking #, and with insurance for any record over $15. 

Returns:  Returns are accepted within 7 days, refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back.

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I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

• N. As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
• N-. Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
• E+. Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
• E . Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
• E-. Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
• V+. An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced
• V. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
• V-. Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
• G+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
• G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
• G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
• F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
• P. Unplayable.