Blind Willie McTell - 1933 Vocalion 02577 - BROKE DOWN ENGINE / DEATH CELL BLUES

$

1,000

1933 Version (Best Version)

'BLIND WILLE' McTell / guitar

Vocalion 02755
BROKE DOWN ENGINE / DEATH CELL BLUES
The disc itself retains some luster, but isn't super shiny, light scratches as shown in the picture, but no gouges deep enough to cause any sort of skip/jump or repeat.

Playback ranges from G+ to V- decent presence, moderate backround w/ occasional light blasting due to some light stripping, couple of edge flakes (pictured) that don't affect play.  Little more noisy at starts and ends, overall a good listen of a rare McTell Vocalion, a masterpiece.

Ships carefully packed and fully insured.
No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 

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SHIPPING
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MEDIA MAIL      $5
PRIORITY U.S.A. $12


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue.  No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)

Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)

RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

• 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 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.
• P. Unplayable