1927 Blind Willie Johnson Columbia 14343-D IF I HAD MY WAY MOTHERLESS Dallas TX
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Description
Original 1928 BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON 78 issued by Columbia Records in their RACE SERIES
RECORDED December 3 1927 at the Jefferson Hotel in Dallas TX, Released August 30 1928
This 98 year old piece of history has been played plenty, stands presently at G+ condition with some gloss left, some wear, plays with good volume and moderate background Motherless side has a half moon lam/crack across most of surface that does not go to other side, it hangs for me once late in the side. Might have some luck with weighting it, not sure. If I Had My Way has no such issues and plays start to finish no problem.
No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care.
SHIPPING
DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
MEDIA MAIL $8
PRIORITY U.S.A. $15
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue. No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)
Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)
RETURNS:
Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed.
GRADING
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
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