78 RPM MAMIE SMITH JAZZ BAND OKEH 4446 STORE STOCK ARKANSAS DOWN HOME BLUES '21?
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Description
Up for auction is a 1921 Female Blues / Jazz 78 RPM record by Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Band on Okeh 4446.
Just came into a batch of early jazz and female blues records that were stated to have been found in the 70s untouched in an abandoned store in the midwest. They look to be in amazing condition and was told by the (second) owner that transferring them for auction may be the first time they have been played.
The sides are Down Home Blues & Arkansas Blues (A Down Home Chant).
Tracks recorded with NO filtering or noise reduction can be heard here.
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78 RPM Grading System:
- NM = near new condition
- E = barely played, extremely close to near new condition
- VG = played, but not abused condition, should play very well, may have light scratches, scuffs
- G = well played, but should play pretty well, will have deeper scratches, scuff; may have some background noise, scratches, scuffs, wear
- P = well used, pretty bad condition, lots of background noise
45 RPM Grading System:
- SS (New Still Sealed) = New store stock or otherwise unopened, factory fresh product
- NM = Essentially new or near new with only one or two small insignificant visual anomalies
- E = Still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like which won't materially effect play
- VG+ = A really nice specimen, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches. It may play with a few pops, but has no serious problems. Still glossy with a lot of life left in it
- VG = An acceptable, well-played record that still should sound good, but may have moderate surface noise, pops, etc.
- G = Not actually good at all but probably will play through but with much in a way of surface noise, pops, crackles, etc. Still, will have no cracks, chips or the like
This record grades E-. Great shine and very few light marks. There is an edge storage warp that needs a bit more tracking (I used 3.5) to navigate properly. Slight glare on label from camera light. Please listen to audio here for better discernment.
Record will be very securely packaged for shipment. Please let me know if you would like them insured.
I try my best to describe and grade these as accurately as possible...I will gladly accept returns if you are not satisfied.
Good luck!
