78 rpm Bessie Smith Columbia album (Rare blue label set circa 1938)
  $   100

 


$ 100 Sold For
Nov 14, 2016 Sold Date
Nov 7, 2016 Start Date
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Bessie Smith Album

un-numbered Columbia album

Bessie Smith. 6 records. Rare 6 record set issued just after she died, circa 1938. With Louis Armstrong and others.
  1. St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues
  2. Careless Love Blues / Weeping Willow Blues
  3. There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight / Alexander's Ragtime Band
  4. Muddy Water / Money Blues
  5. Trombone Cholly / Yellow Dog Blues
  6. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out / Back-Water Blues

Condition: album - very good (some cover and edge wear, smal tears at top and bottom of spine), records - 1st 3 discs are E to E+, E but "Money Blues" side has several grooves that blast, E-, E.

I use 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.

Winning bidder to pay $6.50 shipping (which includes $1.00 for packing material) in the United States. Shipping discount for multiple 78s. Insurance, if desired, is extra.

I have a number of other records at fixed prices in my store.

Good luck!


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