You are bidding on a used record by Professor Longhair catalog number ebb-101x. The matrix number on the No Buts No Maybes side is EBB-101x followed by the delta symbol and 14558. The Cry Pretty Baby side matrix number is EBB-101 and the delta symbol followed by 14551. The record does not come with any sleeve or album cover. 
The inner disc label does have a pen "x" mark on both label sides. See pictures.
The record does have many surface scratches and surface scuffs. See pictures. The record plays fine on both sides without any skips or stick points on my turntable. There is some light surface noise on both sides of the record. There are also about 8 pops on the No Buts No Maybes side and a few on the other side. I have included a video recording of the some of the record play for you to get an idea of the sound quality and you can hear the pops I mentioned for the No Buts No Maybes side.
 
I have tried to be as honest as possible as describing this record. Feel free to ask any additional questions. Also, I only ship within the continental U.S. and the record will be shipped by USPS in a cardboard mailer with tracking number. Thanks for looking.
I am no expert at record grading, but based on the Goldmine rating system, I think it falls into the VG rating. You may think it is better or worse, so look at the pictures and listen to the recording I provided and make your own judgement:
Very Good (VG)

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

________________________________________________________________________________________

Is It a First Pressing?

✅ Yes — it matches the original 1957 U.S. 78 rpm release

Discogs lists a Shellac, 10", 78 RPM version on Ebb – EBB‑101, released in 1957, with the same pairing of tracks.

Your matrix numbers:

• No Buts No Maybes: EBB‑101X △14558

• Cry Pretty Baby: EBB‑101 △14551

These align with the typical Δ‑number (Monarch Record Mfg. Co.) style used on first pressings of Ebb releases in the 1950s. The slight differences in Δ numbers across copies are normal for 78s.

🧵 Record Material

🎵 Your disc is shellac, not vinyl

The 78 rpm version of this release is explicitly listed as:

• Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM

• Label: Ebb – EBB‑101

• Country: US

• Year: 1957

Ebb did issue 45 rpm vinyl versions the same year, but the 78s were always shellac.

📅 Release Year

📌 Released in 1957

All documented versions — U.S. Ebb 78, U.S. Ebb 45, and Jamaican Tropical pressings — are listed as 1957 releases.

🔍 How Your Matrix Numbers Fit Known Data

While Discogs lists slightly different Δ numbers for the 45 rpm version (e.g., Δ14556 / Δ14559), the 78 rpm version does not always have fully documented runout variations. Your Δ14558 / Δ14551 numbers fall within the same Monarch numbering range, consistent with 1957 Ebb releases.

This strongly supports your copy being:

• Authentic

• Original

• First pressing

• U.S. manufactured