CHARLIE JACKSON MA RAINEY 78 PARAMOUNT POORHOUSE BLUES
$
103
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Description
This is a fantastic Ma Rainey and "Papa" Charlie Jackson original recording on Paramount # 12718. It was recorded October 1928 talk about a great twosome. You have Ma aka Mother of the Blues and Charlie which has been referred to as the earliest most successful blues recording artist. On both songs Charlie plays banjo with vocals and Ma vocals. Both sides of the record play in G to G- condition with my filter on it played in G+ condition. The songs are Big Feeling Blues and Ma and Pa Poorhouse Blues. There is still quite a bit of gloss and there are no chips cracks or warps to the record. I am always happy to combine shipping. Please email me with any questions you may have. Buyer to pay shipping. Happy Bidding!!!
I feel grading 78 records as well as 33’s and 45’s are a matter of personal opinion to a certain degree. The VJM 78 Grading System in my opinion is the most accurate grading system I have come across.
The VJM 78 Grading System Is As Follows
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+ 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.
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.
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