78 RPM MAMIE SMITH OKEH 4113 DEBUT 1ST RECORDING CANT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN '20 ?
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Description
Up for auction is a 1920 Female Blues / Jazz 78 RPM record by Mamie Smith on Okeh 4113.
This is her debut record from February 14, 1920...six months prior to her Crazy Blues.
The sides are You Can't Keep A Good Man Down & That Thing Called Love.
Track samples recorded with NO filtering or noise reduction can be heard here.
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+. Was told by the owner that this is store stock although there are needle marks on side-b label. Playing surface is in excellent condition. Nice player...please listen to audio 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!
