78 RPM 10-Inch Edison Disc 51502 Blue Ridge Duo Gene Austin Turkey / Susie Ann

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78 RPM 10-Inch - Edison Disc 51502 - The Blue Ridge Duo (Gene Austin and George Reneau) Turkey in the Straw / Susie Ann from 1925

The record has some scuffs, spots and surface marks. A short scratch is visible on the R-side. There is a shallow chip or wear on the very edge of the R-side. It extends about 1/16th inch into surface and should not affect play. I don't have the means to play-test an Edison Record. The labels look decent with some minor wear and discoloration. The record is housed in an aftermarket gold kraft paper sleeve.

Please see the photos for more info and a look at condition. Please use the "hover to zoom" photo viewing feature for the best magnification when examining the record surfaces.

A word on safely shipping 78 RPM records: They can be fragile and easily breakable. If shipped in packaging that would be perfectly safe for a vinyl record, the chance of breakage is pretty good. I believe that shellac 78's need to be shipped in a box with cardboard padding reinforced with bubble wrap for shock absorbers. Proper packing materials cost me $3.00 to $4.00 per package. Add about $4.50 for USA media mail postage and you can see that my shipping cost alone tops $8.00 for safe shipment. Please keep that cost in mind when considering the price of the record. 

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