John Lee Hooker - Modern 78 RPM

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John Lee Hooker
"Anybody seen my Baby" E-
"Turn over a New Leaf"  E-

  OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS I'LL BE PARTING WITH SOME OF MY 78 RPMS, LOVINGLY CARED FOR AND ENJOYED OVER THESE PAST 10 YEARS.  THIS FIRST AUCTION WILL BE PRIMARILY PRE-WAR AND POST-WAR BLUES.  IF THE LABEL SAYS "VOCAL WITH GUITAR", I'VE COLLECTED IT, AND NOW IT'S FOR SALE!

  SHIPPING:
Records expertly packed with cardboard sheeting between each record, then boxed with plenty of packing peanuts to ensure safe arrival!  Buyers pay for shipping costs. Packages will be shipping via Media Mail.  If you would prefer another method, please indicate your preference.  Please wait for final invoice once auction has closed, which will include your chosen shipping preference.  You can save costs on shipping by combining multiple auction wins.  Orders over $100 dollars may require additional postal insurance.  This insurance is highly recommended!  OVERSEAS Buyers Note: There is a USPS flat rate large Priority box that for $80.50 that you can ship up to 15 78's in.  For Canada the same flat rate box is now $56.

Returns are accepted within 7 days of purchase.  Buyer assumes responsibility for return shipping.  Each record meets or exceeds advertised grade.  Returned packages will be credited upon safe arrival.

GRADING DEFINITIONS
Grading definitions are purely subjective, and very widely from ear to ear. The system on which a record is played back on will make a huge difference! A variety of systems are in place for grading 78s - I use the one listed below.  I try to be conservative in my grading, and have also listed the system I used to grade these records on.

M (78)  Unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
NM (78) "Like New" condition.  No scratches, scuffs.  Labels in great shape.  Basically a new record, with little or no play.
E (78)  Very shiny, near new looking, with very slight signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78)  Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
VG/VG+ (78)  An better-than 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/V+ (78)  Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible with music.
V- (78)  Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches below music level. Generally a 78 of this grade will have a "rough start" from dozens of years of needle drops.
G (78) Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78)  Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78) Unplayable.

GRADING PLAYBACK SYSTEM
All of my records have been graded using the following setup, without EQ:
Elac-Miracord 50H Automatic Turntable w Shure V15 type III cartridge and Shure 78rpm Stylus
Linn Karin Amplifier with Bass, Mid, and Treble 100 Watt Linn Power Blocks
Linn Aktiv KeilDH speakers, Tri-amped