“BIG BOY” SPIRES on CHECKER #752 “ONE OF THESE DAYS”

$

200

Numerically the third Checker release and the only one to have the label designation 'Blues Series'.

Recorded March 13, 1952 in Chicago.

Vocals, guitar: Arthur "Big Boy" Spires

Guitar: Eddie Ell

Guitar: Earl Dranes

Maracas: Willie Smith

Though credited to Spires, 'Murmur Low' is his version of Tommy Johnson's 'Big Fat Mama Blues' recorded in 1928. BIG BOY SPIRES ON CHECKER #752, ORIGINAL 1952 1ST PRESSING!

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Record Details and Description:

ARTIST: “BIG BOY” SPIRES

TITLE: ONE OF THESE DAYS/MURMUR LOW

LABEL: CHECKER

EDITION: ORIGINAL

GRADE: E+

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78 Grading-

N-   NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed. Full luster. Slight signs of handling. The Ultimate grade (or upgrade) for all collectors.

E+   EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use or handling. Extremely collectable.

E    EXCELLENT - Again full luster. Mild signs of play,  inaudible sleeve scuffs but no serious wear or scratches. A collector piece.

E-  EXCELLENT MINUS - Most if not all luster remains but record may have some noticeable wear and/or scuffs and / or LIGHT background noise. Still a nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.

V++ Similar to above grade of E- but will have a defect that will be described in the listing.

V+  VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuff and / or scratches. Still plays ok but is clearly a used record. A majority of 78’s on the market today, unless from a well cared for collection are in the V to V+ range if not lower.

V   VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but still plays ok and all the way through with more clicks and pops. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.

V-  VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise and/or skipping.

G - GOOD - I DO NOT SELL “G” RATED RECORDS 78’s

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