for your consideration...... as covered by Missippi John Hurt, Sam Collins, The Allen Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Blind Willie McTell, Freddie Keppard, Johnny Cash, Sidney Bechet, Canned Heat, Stripling Brothers, Kokomo Arnold, and many, many more...

Papa Charlie Jackson Paramount 12236 Salty Dog Blues / Salt Lake City Blues

I'd call it a V- to V.  Lots of little scratches and handling marks, but with a decent amount of gloss left.  Paramount background noise comes into play.

Please note:  I try to grade conservatively.  I can provide a Sound Sample upon request.

SHIPPING:  PLEASE NOTE FREE SHIPPING AND CONSIDERATE HANDLING within U.S.. I pack the 78 firmly (but not too firmly) in a sleeve between two slats of cardboard, surrounded by bubble wrap and/or peanuts.  I don't tape the edges of records.  Will be shipped via Media Mail, with tracking #, and with insurance for any record over $25. IF YOU BUY MUTLIPLE ITEMS OR ITEMS OVER $100, WILL UPGRADE TO PRIORITY MAIL, STILL FREE SHIPPING. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS CONSIDERED, MUST CONTACT ME FIRST BEFORE BIDDING.

Returns:  Returns are accepted within 7 days, refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back.

Ask any questions I’ll do my best to answer as quickly as possible.  Note my feedback and bid with confidence. 

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.