c 78 RPM Bessie Smith Vol. 2 Columbia album C-142
  $   21

 


$ 21 Sold For
May 30, 2021 Sold Date
May 23, 2021 Start Date
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Bessie Smith Vol. 2

Columbia album C-142

Bessie Smith. 4 records.
  1. Gimme A Pigfoot / Take Me For A Buggy Ride
  2. Do Your Duty / I'm Down In The Dumps
  3. See If I'll Care / Baby, Have Pity On Me
  4. New Orleans Hop Scop Blues / Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out

Condition: album - very good (cover and edge wear), records - E, E, E- (scratches)/EE-, E (looks E, but noisy surfaces on this record). 

I use 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.

Buyer to pay $6.50 shipping in the United States. Shipping discount for multiple 78s. Insurance, if desired, is extra.

Note on shipping: I will be making only a limited number of trips to the post office per week, so shipping time may be delayed. Thank you for your patience.


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