Blues 78 Memphis RPM 355 B. B. King

$

53

RPM 355 by B. B. King & his Orchestra

My Own Fault, Darlin’ / Shake It Up and Go = E– dj (sol)

Excellent minus condition, light surface marks, grainy surface, surface noise, (hear sample), dj sample copy, sticker and writing on label (see scans), vocal/guitar with band, early B. B. King , nasty guitar tone, Memphis, 1952

I have been collecting & playing traditional blues for over 40 years. Many of the records offered for sale have been in my collection for some time. Records are graded visually and confirmed by playing. I grade 78s conservatively using the VJM scale. This means records graded N- are nearly spotless and records graded G, although considerably worn, still play with music being slightly dominant to surface noise. Specific flaws will be noted along with the grade.

N- (almost New) E+, E (Excellent, low surface noise) E-, V+, V (Very good, medium surface noise) V-, G+, G (not so Good, heavy surface noise but still plays) G-, F (Fairly bad) P (Poor)

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note: Sticker is labeled Summerrise. Bob Summerrise owned a record shop in Seattle from the early 1950’s through the 60’s. Bob also hosted Jazz and Rhythm & Blues shows on local radio. In the mid 70’s I had the opportunity to buy 78s from his personal collection and remaining stock.

United States: All 78s will be shipped in an over-sized box, secured between cardboard squares with plenty of packing material and sent USPS Media Mail. There will be a $2.00 charge added to the eBay quote of $4.00 for a total of $6.00 postage for one 78 and $1.00 for each additional 78. Please wait for an invoice from me for the correct total. Records will be sent Priority Mail if requested. The cost will vary depending on the destination. Payment will be requested at the closing of each auction listing. I will hold up to five 78s for multiple shipping. My grading is guaranteed to your satisfaction. A full refund of the winning bid (not postage) will be awarded on return of any item in its original condition within 14 days of purchase. Canada: 78s will be shipped USPS first class international = $14.00 postage for one 78 and $3.00 for each additional 78. Europe: 78s will be shipped USPS first class international = $22.00 postage for one 78 and $3.00 for each additional 78.

Attention: Washington State residents will be charged sales tax on total amount of purchase including postage.

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