Blind Mamie Forehand Vi 20574 78rpm Honey In the Rock / Wouldn't Mind Dying V/V-

$

326

LABEL: Victor

CAT No.:  20574

ARTIST: Blind Mamie Forehand

SIDE A:    Wouldn't Mind Dying If Dying Was All 

SIDE B:    Honey in the Rock

VJM GRADE (VISUAL): V / V- (see details below)

PLAY QUALITY: Samples from both sides in attached video; plays ok, vocal, guitar and bell can be heard distinctly but subject to some distortion and consistent surface noise; first half of side B features a consistent swish sound which mostly abates on 2nd half of side (can be heard in second half of sample moving from greater to lesser presence)

OTHER:  side A:  consistent with VJM V grade, there is moderate, even wear throughout (scuffs and scratches, which produce some consistent static/crackles and mild distortion but do not otherwise materially affect play); side B: see pics for label damage and other graying patterns on surface of record (generally these don't materially impact play and are not more pronounced audibly than on Side A, except with regard to the swishing sound that is more pronounced on first half of Side B, described above)

INFO:  Her only issued 78; "otherworldly" overused, but apt here

The VJM 78 RPM Record Grading System (for your reference):

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 graying 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. 

About Me: 

Have collected 78s for 30+ years, now beginning to sell off some of my personal collection. I grade conservatively and disclose anything I think might materially impact the record's value. If you believe I haven't done so with regard to any record you've purchased from me, please let me know.