Blues 45: Howlin' Wolf, Little Baby, Chess 1793

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Great record, the Wolf in his prime. This is on the blue Chess label with the vertical lettering.

Comments

This record has no scratches and only minimal signs of use, plays perfectly, could easily grade E- but I play it safe so you won't be disappointed.

My records are graded conservatively, I am primarily selling my personal collection, so they're not new, they are used. 45s are graded visually, under bright light. They may be played for sampling, but not necessarily all the way through.

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Grades and code information

I do not use the term "mint", that is for coin collectors, nor do I use +++ or other confusing mid-grades, I only use the following:

E -

The highest grade I give. A record that apparently has never been played (except by me, on good quality equipment) and has no obvious storage damage. Just like new. For a picture sleeve or EP cover, it would be clean with no ring wear, no seam splits and no writing.

VG +

An excellent record, signs of normal, light use or some storage scuffs but no deep scratches, it plays clear, strong and relatively noise free. A sleeve or cover may have minor wear or tiny seam splits, maybe some writing on the back. Labels may have minor wear or marks.

VG

Still a good record but showing some signs of heavier use, very light (usually inaudible) scratches. Plays well with some background noise. A sleeve or cover may show some ring wear, small seam splits or writing. Labels may have minor damage or writing that can't be removed.

VG -

Signs of wear, a few audible scratches, more significant background noise but still a very usable record that will play with satisfaction on good equipment, it should not skip. These records usually play best in mono mode as a lot of noise cancels itself out. A sleeve or cover may need cleaning, have some significant seam splits, writing on the front. Labels may have a tear, or have a sticker or have been damaged by a sticker that has been removed.

F +

More significant wear, some scratches that affect play, noisy but playable. This is for records that are more collectable and hard to find in good shape. Specific defects will always be noted in the description. Sleeve or cover could be completely split along one edge.

F

Getting kind of rough. Still plays reasonably well. It would have to be a really rare record for me to list it in this shape. A picture sleeve or EP cover may have significant wear, writing or even moisture damage.

F -

I'll probably never list 45 in this shape - it would play poorly, maybe skip. If I do list one, rub it with shoe polish and hang it on the wall. If there's a cover, throw it away.

I do supply either paper or cardboard sleeves (sometimes both) with every record. If possible, it will be an original company-issued sleeve but normally the sleeve will be either plain or a printed sleeve that does not match the label.

For those who are interested, here's a bit about me, the seller.

My name is Lorne VanSinclair, I have been actively involved in buying, selling and collecting records for most of my life. The first Christmas present I ever received, when I was three years old, was a record player and a 78 rpm record - Jingle Bells by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters which I guess makes me a life-long jazz fan.

I started selling records on eBay in 1999 under the user name AladdinsAttic, which my wife and I used to sell our yard-sale finds. It was so successful I started BlueNotePromo on eBay in 2001to sell records and music memorabilia.

From 1979 to 1989 I had a collector's record store in Toronto called BlueNote Record Shop. During that time I travelled extensively in the U.S. buying records by the carload to sell in my store.

Since 1983 I have run the Toronto Musical Collectables Record and CD Sale. It is a twice-yearly record show (they're called record fairs in Europe and other parts of the world). The first show was held in 1976 and I believe it is now the longest-running show of its kind in the world. A number of vendors who started in 1976 are still with the show.

I started collecting seriously about 1970 after I bought a 1948 Wurlitzer juke box that played 78s. I discovered a store in Detroit that was still selling new 78s over the counter. It was in a rough neighbourhood but, as I was a very naive Canadian, I didn't know that white people just didn't go there, so I went often. After a few trips the owner said that if I liked all this R&B and blues stuff I was buying, I should listen to gospel. They kept the gospel records under the counter for special customers. She handed me a pile, I played them and bought them all. I soon decided that gospel would be the focus of my collecting.

I bought thousands of records from some really great dealers - Don's Discs in Toronto, Doug Seroff in Tennessee and dozens of other U.S. dealers that I dealt with on a regular basis - many were only too happy to get rid of that Jesus music that nobody else wanted. By the mid-1980s I had one of the largest gospel record collections in the world and a weekly gospel radio show on CKLN-FM in Toronto.

Today I no longer feel it necessary to have the original records - I can record them digitally and listen to them any time I want. I enjoy the process of selling my records as much as I enjoyed the process of buying them. The best part is meeting and dealing with collectors like you, who enjoy the same kind of music I do. The only sad part is, some day I will run out of good records to sell. Maybe then I'll have to start collecting again.

* The number of records is approximate as cost depends on weight

** Package can be no more than 20 mm thick to qualify as letter mail in Canada (1 record only) otherwise it must be sent surface as a parcel. Parcel shipments in Canada are sent Xpresspost. If you find the rate excessive, please forward your complaint to Canada Post.

The shipping price reflects my actual cost for postage and materials.

All items are shipped from Canada. Canada Post rates are higher than US Postal Service rates, there is no media mail offered and the cost of airmail rises dramatically when the weight goes over 500 grams (about 1 lb.) All prices shown are for packages under 500 grams, please email for quotes on heavier packages.

I gladly combine wins to save on shipping. You can also save significantly by choosing surface shipping.

45s are packed in cardboard and bubble-wrap. If there is a picture sleeve or EP cover the vinyl is packed outside it in a plain sleeve to prevent seam splitting.

All packages are shipped within one business day after payment is received (or cheque has cleared). Canada Post is not open on Saturdays.

I believe the seller is responsible for proper packaging and shipping so if your item is damaged in transit, you can return it for a full refund. Please email first for a return authorization.

For more detailed information, please check the Canada Post web site. Mail is sent from postal code L3V 6V7

All prices are in U.S. dollars. PayPal is the preferred payment option but I am payment-friendly so you can chose almost any method, most of which can't be mentioned here so email me if you want more information.

In all cases payment must be received within ten days of the auction close unless arrangements have been made in writing. Communication is vital, if you are not paying immediately by PayPal, please send me an email within three days of the auction close stating how and when you are paying. Non-paying bidders will receive negative feedback and notice will be sent to eBay.

No feedback score? No problem, everybody has to start somewhere however, I do reserve the right to block any bidder due to his or her history with me or because of poor feedback from others.

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