BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON Blues Columbia 14343-D Mothers Children Have a Hard Time V+
  $   450

 


$ 450 Sold For
Mar 27, 2022 Sold Date
Feb 3, 2022 Start Date
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Mother’s Children Have a Hard Time/ If I Had My Way I’d Tear the Building Down -- Columbia 14343-D

It’s very rare to find an original record by the great Blind Willie Johnson in condition this good. The record still has some of its original luster, and a good shine. Scratches and scuffs are light, as can be seen in the high resolution photos attached. There is some light wear to the label. Please examine photos carefully before bidding.

This record was recorded in 1927 and released in 1928. Nearly 100 years old, this record is a survivor. Here is some basic info as provided by the Discography of American Historical Recordings:

Title: Mother’s Children Have a Hard Time
Company: Columbia
Matrix No (can be seen etched on vinyl near label) W145319
Size: 10 inch, 78 rpm
Date Recorded: 12/3/1927

Title: If I Had My Way I’d Tear The Building Down
Company: Columbia
Matrix No (can be seen etched on vinyl near label)  W145321
Size: 10 inch, 78 rpm
Date Recorded: 12/3/1927

Please check my other auctions for another Blind Willie Johnson I have up for sale. It is Lord I Just Can’t Keep From Crying/ Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning – Columbia 14425-D

Your record will be carefully packed, shipped via USPS Priority Mail, and fully insured to protect your investment.

I have used the VJM Record Grading System to grade this record at V+.

The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognized system for grading both 78s and LPs. It is used by virtually all serious record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage. 
The VJM Record Grading System.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.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.V+ (78)  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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. 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 graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.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 scratch damage extensive.F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.P (78). Unplayable.NB:


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