Charley Patton "Rattlesnake Blues/Running Wild Blues" 78 RPM Paramount 12924 G+

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RARE Charley Patton "Rattlesnake Blues/Running Wild Blues" 78 RPM Paramount 12924 G+ Condition
A. Side "Rattlesnake Blues": Plays G/G+ - this is the less of the two sides. Lots of scratches, lots of scuffs. Grooves are not too damaged - music is above the noise and its easy to hear the guitar and singing. Both sides are very scratched which causes most of the noise. Label is very good with just a tiny bit of fading. Photo looks like number is worn but its actually very, very clear - lighting was bad and black label reflective. B. Side "Running Wild Blues": Plays G+ this is the better of the two sides. Very enjoyable to listen to and music well above the noise. Like side A it is very scratched which causes most of the noise. Tiny edge chip that is not anywhere near the grooves - just a flake on this side - does not go through. Neither side has any skips, needle digs, cracks, or any real damage.
++****Links to videos of both sides at the bottom played all the way through on my stereo listed below. These videos are done with no EQ and no noise reduction - treble and bass on mid. The music gets MUCH better with some EQ but I want you to hear both sides in the raw. These videos are just a Galaxy phone on a stand - simple as it gets. ****DON'T hesitate to ask any questions please - I will get back to you very fast!
If the "Running Wild Blues" Embed gives you problems and will not open - copy and paste this link directly into a browser:     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFkr9MuRgvU
KING of the DELTA BLUES Charley Patton on a VERY RARE late 1930 Paramount doing two of his classics. This is not a wall hanger by any means and is quite enjoyable to listen to - both sides. The "Running Wild Side" borders on V- at times and is such a great song - one of my absolute favorites of his. There are about 15 known copies of this one reported - getting close to the 13000 series. ANY Patton record is tough to get and these later ones are close to impossible unless a collector passes away - which is where I got this copy.

Comes in a brand new Disc-O-File top quality sleeve. But also you get a very special sleeve to keep with the record. A drop dead stunning folk art sleeve done by  Joe Happy- Pork Chop Wood that is in very nice E condition. These are wonderful works of incredible folk art on their own - I had this one specially commissioned by Joe for this record. Will pack in same box but the sleeve in a clear plastic and separate.

I am a long time and established 78 collector. These records are from my personal collection - see my other listings for great 78s. Some of these records come from the most established collectors in the field. I need to finance a special trip so I had to decide on some 78s to part with - this is a really hard one - almost impossible one - for me to part with. I hope it is blessed to find a good home.
I carefully inspect each record visually and play - Staton 500 with 3.5 mil Eliptical stylus. Played on Dynaco Tube Amp and preamp. Bass and Treble set at middle. Played in mono on Rek-o-Kut Model CVS.
Payment should be via PayPal, and must be completed within FIVE days. Shipping will be by USPS Media Mailing.   All of my packaging of fragile 78's is done safely by sandwiching the records between sturdy Cardboard (2 layers per side) and surrounding it with padding before placing it in a Cardboard box surrounded by packing peanuts, and the Box is Stamped FRAGILE.     ****Higher priced items over $500.00 will be double boxed and will require insurance and additional shipping charges. ****Please wait for my invoice before payment.  ****If you do not want insurance on a record shipment you must expressly communicate this to me and take all risks for breakage or damage in shipping. Overseas bidders are welcome, but should be aware of the possibility that, if winnings are of one or two records of minimal value, the cost of mailing could exceed the value of the records. The cost of sending a single 78 rpm record could be $20.00 or more -  In any case, winners will be expected to pay promptly. I will not accede to requests to hold records to be combined with future purchases, unless bids are pending on items currently running. Payment by PayPal is required. There is the possibility that parcels may be detained in customs, and subjected to inspection and assessment of duties; these are risks assumed by buyers. I use sturdy cardboard boxes (for 45s and LPs, as well as 78s, where appropriate),and will not use lesser, inadequate packing in order to reduce postage. I have had no losses, but to the extent insurance is unavailable (as with First Class Mail International) or not elected (value for customs and insurance must be the same), risk of loss is buyer's.
I have set a very reasonable opening minimum and No Reserve and will let it go from there. Best of Luck on your bidding.  PLEASE ask questions if you have any before bidding.
78 Record Grading: Accurately grading 78 records can be difficult to a certain degree. The VJM 78 Grading System in my opinion is the most accurate grading system. I am very conservative in the grading - providing full photos of both sides, close up of labels.
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 possible 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. Music level higher than surface noise. G Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still slightly higher than surface noise. F Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable. Filler copy or wall hanger.

Charley Patton - 78 - RattleSnake Blues

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Charley Patton - 78 - Running Wild Blues

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