78 Pre-war Gospel Blues BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON COL 14276

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78 rpm Columbia 14276-D BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON "Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed" / "I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole" Rec. 12/1927
Record is in rough shape,  V- generally, has a  long lamination crack (pic 2),  some smaller ones as well, and an edge flake on "Jesus" side,  and an internal crack, crescent shaped, (moon lam, a potential ec) probably caused by storage in an album,  which is worse (manifests itself as a bump) on the "Blood" side(pic 5).  Several other scratches (two fairly heavy ones) and quite a bit of graying throughout.  I've included pics of the defects as best I can photograph them. 
I've played this on 3 machines.  It skips through the first inch or so of "His Blood" on my 70's Dual turntable, 3 g tracking force,   but not on my Audiotronics schoolhouse model or my old phonograph (new needle for every side,  don't worry)  so I can't guarantee it will not skip on your machine,  if you choose to even play it.  However,  the music is still LOUD,  and after the first inch or so,  I have seen no problems.  I shot video of the last time I played both sides,   I shot it on my phone,  which itself adds a little noise,  but you will hear that it is still a very strong recording.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kKX0fOFQ9U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPZWR5EnJhI
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I pack 78's between cardboard,  bubble wrap and foam peanuts in an approximately 13" x 12" x 6" box which is taped up tightly.

The VJM Grading System

N (78)  As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78)  Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible 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. 

V+ (78)  V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and genral use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced.

V (78)  Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) 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+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

NB: Damage to labels should be noted whenever present