ANDREWS SISTERS Personal Record Victor Home Recording 1932 First Record 78
$
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Description
This Andrews Sisters 6" record was recorded 11.10.1932. Purchased from granddaughter of Dick Ballard, who wrote on the label "75 R.P.M. Go On Satan Go On Andrews Sisters 11-10-32 Lowes Circuits". Also on this side of the Victor Home Recording Record Blank label is stamped "R. Ballard" for Richard Ballard. 75 R.P.M. is also written on the other side of the record and in different handwriting is written "To Dear Dick Your friends Andrews Sisters Lowes Circuts". The accompanying sleeve is "Echo" Disc. Handwritten on the sleeve "Andrew Sisters Very first Record. Prov. R.I. 11-10-32 to R.N.B." R.N.B. for Richard N. Ballard. Also included is an outer envelope and with Dick Ballard's handwriting "Andrews Sisters very first recording".
Recorded when Patti was just 14 years old, the group, who later became famous in the '40s, was just starting out in the Vaudeville circuit and sounded very much like the Boswell sisters!
You'll need a 6+ mil stylus to get the best sound from this record.
~V+ visual condition, but these Victor home recordings are very crude and require careful restoration--basically Berliner-quality. Nevertheless, this record would be the cornerstone of any vocal harmony collector!
Record will be packed well. VJM grading used. Ships in generic sleeve unless otherwise noted. Combined shipping for multiple items. International buyers responsible for any import taxes that are sometimes levied by your governments.
The VJM Record Grading System.
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a fewinaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.
V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.
G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
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