BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON 78 PNEUMONIA BLUES on PARAMOUNT

$

153

This is a wonderful Blind Lemon Jefferson original recording on Paramount #12880. The songs are Pneumonia Blues and That Crawlin' Baby Blues. Both sides play in G to G - condition but closer to G with my filter on they play in G to G+ condition. The labels have wear on them and there is a very small rim chip on Pneumonia Blues but this does not enter into the recording . The record does not skip and there is no warping. I am always happy to combine shipping. Please email me with any questions you may have. Buyer to pay shipping. Happy Bidding!!!

I feel grading 78 records as well as 33’s and 45’s are a matter of personal opinion to a certain degree. The VJM 78 Grading System in my opinion is the most accurate grading system I have come across.

The VJM 78 Grading System Is As Follows

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+ is 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.