78rpm 1927 Okeh 45304, Crockett Ward and His Boys, AIN'T THAT TROUBLE IN MIND

$

427

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OOOOOH MY!   Here's a scarce one.  Record plays "E".  Has sleeve wear and light scuffing, more prevalent on pressing bumps.  No deep scratches, everything is light and surface.  There is one small sub-laminate (beneath groove surface) crack near 5-O'Clock on Trouble In Mind, it does not reproduce at all.   It does not tick.  It isn't open.  You can only see it if you hold the record up at a certain angle in sunlight.  Otherwise, you don't see it.  It is negligible.  I only mention it to be compleatly detailed.

Don't let this important recording pass you by.  If you aren't near a computer to bid, call your wife (or mistress), send a message by carrier pigeon, or international private messenger.  If need be, dust off your old saddle and ride Gene Autry style to your nearest internet cafe.  I could go on, but the solutions will only get more eccentric and outlandish.  Seriously, this is one of my favorite country records, and I hope it will be yours too.
 
I grade this disc "V+" using the VJM Record Grading system (grade descriptions listed at bottom of auction). 

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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)  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.   No skips or repeat grooves.

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.