De Ford Bailey - Vocalion 5190 (78 rpm) - Fox Chase / Old Hen Cackle - V-
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Description
LABEL: Vocalion
CAT No.: 5190
ARTIST: De Ford Bailey
SIDE A: Fox Chase
SIDE B: Old Hen Cackle
VJM GRADE (VISUAL): V- / V-
PLAY QUALITY: Sample on attached video; moderate but consistent level of static
OTHER: consistent with VJM V- visual grade, record is quite playable, and music remains loud throughout; but is accompanied by a bed of moderate static
INFO: two showpieces for Bailey's considerable arsenal of folk harp technical chops; born and raised in TN, Bailey considered himself of "black hillbilly" lineage; he was the first Black performer on the Grand Ole Opry and the first Black country music star; widely considered one of the small handful of harmonica virtuosi in early American recorded music
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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