Baby Face Leroy Foster J.O.B. My Head Cant Rest 78 RPM

$

1,337

Up for auction is fine example of a Chicago blues 78 RPM record from 1949. Classic label J.O.B. #100a, “My Head Can’t Rest Anymore” b/w “Take A Little Walk With Me” by Baby Face (Leroy Foster) backed by Snooky Pryor on harmonica and Alfred Elkins on bass.

Condition: E/E (clean labels, full luster, a few very light scratches, NO scuffs, chips or cracks). Rare in this condition! I was told this came from a Chicago radio station estate.

Around 1947, Baby Face Leroy who came up from the delta, became one of the founding members of the fabled “Headhunters”, a group who included Muddy Waters and Jimmy Rogers and got their name for cutting the heads of any musicians foolish enough to cross their path. Baby Face Leroy’s best sides were the two-part “Rollin’ and Tumblin’ on Parkway,” which Muddy Waters and Little Walter were both in the band. Foster played guitar on some of these other artists recordings and also operating the bass drum and high-hat with pedals.

Unfortunately, he died in 1958 so you don’t hear much about him today. J.O.B. is collectable like other fine Chicago labels; Chance, Regal, Parrot, Vee-Jay, Aristocrat, Chess or Checker.

Shipping and Handling:

Expert packing between two sheets of heavy cardboard then encased in bubble wrap and/or popcorn and larger outer box.

Media rate shipping inside the US is $4 plus $3 for our shipping materials for a total of $7 for the first record and any additional records are $.50 each. 

Priority rate shipping inside the US is $10 or the first record, and $1 for each additional record.

Canada is $11 for first record, and $1 for each additional record.
Outside the USA is $21 for the first record, and $5 for each additional record. 

INSURANCE IS NOT OPTIONAL.... 100% guaranteed if your item is lost or broken. Payment is expected within 48 hours of sending invoice.

IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THESE RATES OR TERMS PLEASE DO NOT BID

European and Asian bidders welcome but must use Paypal for payment.

I’ve been collecting for 33 years and use the standard 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 (89) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible 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 genral 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.

I revised shipping info which now supercedes shipping info above....

Shipping and Handling (revised Jan 1):

Expert packing between two sheets of heavy cardboard then encased in bubble wrap and/or popcorn and larger outer box.

Media rate shipping inside the US is $4 plus $3 for shipping materials and insurance for a total of $7 for the first record and any additional records are $.50 each. 

Optional Priority rate shipping inside the US is $10 for the first record, and $1 for each additional record.

Canada is $11 for first record, and $1 for each additional record.
Outside the USA is shipped Registered 1st class International post for $25 US total and value will be declared as such if insurance is waived by buyer. Each additional record is included free. 

INSURANCE IS INCLUDED UNLESS BUYER REQUEST NOT TO.... 100% money back guarantee only when item is insured, and is lost or broken. Buyer assumes ALL risk if item is lost or broken if insurance is waived.

PAYMENT METHODS

All Non-USA residents MUST USE PAYPAL for payment – no exceptions.

USA Residents – Paypal preferred, however other payment options may be acceptable- contact me first.

Notification of “Payment Sent” is expected within 2 business days from when I send the invoice.

IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THESE RATES OR TERMS PLEASE DO NOT BID