James Brown Try Me/Tell Me What Did I Do Wrong 78 rpm 1958 Federal 12337 V+

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James Brown and the Famous Flames 
Try Me/What Did I Do Wrong 78 rpm 
Federal 12337 
Released 1958
Rated V+ to E- using VJM rating system with nice sheen and light scuffs and scratches that do not affect play.  Very minimal surface noise is much less than vocals and instruments.  Plays better than rating.  Labels are clean and impressive.
Condition is Used - please see photographs for condition.  Shipped with USPS Media Mail.

The VJM Record Grading System

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. Novisible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signsof handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with novisible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of anew 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 scuffsand general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing isgenerally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Belowaverage with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips orrepeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but stillvery playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion andheavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surfacenoise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audiblescratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music beginsto sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music levelis still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damageextensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise,but listening now uncomfortable.