Frankie - MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT - 1928 Okeh 8560 As On Harry Smith's Anthology
  $   7,500

 


$ 7500 Sold For
Jun 20, 2024 Sold Date
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MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT
Recorded February 14 1928

1ST PRESS RED LABEL OKEH #8560
FRANKIE (A-1) / NOBODY'S DIRTY BUSINESS (A-4)

SUPER CLEAN PRESSING OF THIS 1928 ISSUE, 1st PRESS RED LABEL ... ABSOLUTE TOP MUST HAVE PREWAR BLUES IN TOP CONDITION  .. AS FEATURED ON HARRY SMITH'S ANTHOLOGY OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC ... SOLD FOR JUST UNDER $10k in 2015 (and they haven't made any more since then!) - https://www.popsike.com/78-RPM-Mississippi-John-Hurt-Okeh-8560-E-Blues/331470531735.html

CLEAN SHINY E++ OR BETTER BEAUTY SUPER NICE, BE TEMPTED TO CALL N-, BUT MORE DUE TO THE TINY STICKERS ON THE LABEL RATHER THAN PLAYING SURFACE ISSUES.  ZOOM IN ON THE CENTER HOLES, YOU CAN SEE THIS ONE HASNT BEEN HANDLED MUCH AT ALL.  IF YOUVE HAD SUPER CLEAN OKEH'S YOU'LL KNOW HOW NICE THIS WLL SOUND.  LIKE PULLING IT OFF THE SHELF IN 1928. 

VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY AT SUCH AN IMPORTANT AND GEM QUALITY RECORD!
No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 



SHIPPING
DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
MEDIA MAIL      $5
PRIORITY U.S.A. $12


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue.  No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)

Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)

RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

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



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