Blind Willie Johnson - Co 14276 (78 rpm) - I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole V-
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Description
LABEL: Columbia
CAT No.: 14276-D
ARTIST: Blind Willie Johnson
SIDE A: I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole
SIDE B: Jesus Make Up My Dying Bed
VJM GRADE (VISUAL): V- / V-
PLAY QUALITY: Samples of both sides are included in attached video; plays loud and reasonably well with light static bed for the most part - however due to consistent degree of moderate graying/stripping on both sides, BWJ's vocals are subject to some distortion in loudest passages, as can be heard in the sound samples attached
OTHER: consistent with VJM V- grade, there is moderate, even wear throughout (scuffs, scratches, graying, and some stripping - most of which are minimally audible as simple static and do not materially affect play, except for the moderate distortion in loudest vocal passages as described above)
INFO: the first two tracks BWJ recorded for Columbia in Dec 1927
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.
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