EARLY BLUEGRASS 78, VERY 1ST MONROE BROTHERS on BUFF BLUEBIRD 6309, EX-

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Very first release for Charles and Bill Monroe.  The Monroe Brothers first recordings were made on Feb. 17th, 1936 in Charlotte, North Carolina for Victor's Bluebird label.  At the time, the Bluebird label was used strictly for Victor's hillbilly and race recordings.  Charles and Bill recorded ten songs that day.  This disc was the first release.  Side A, WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE IN EXCHANGE (for your soul) was a huge success and one of their most commercially successful songs for the time.  The disc is EX-. It plays strong with light surface noise.   The original sleeve is VG+, because of the tear in the top right corner.  It is a very nice sleeve otherwise.   This is a beautiful copy, very hard to find in this condition.

This is my grading system for 78's to match up with EBay's grading scale.  I may use + or - to further describe the disc.

M= New and unplayed in original sleeve.  They do exist.

NM=  Looks and plays like new.  No scratches or scuffs.  Labels are perfect.

EX=  Very shiny, will have no more than a few light scratches/scuffs   per side.  Labels are nearly perfect with only the slightest of defects.  Playback may have a few light pops/ticks but surface noise will be minimal.

VG+=  Somewhat shiny, will show some slight wear, dull areas, or light exposure fade along edges.  There will be more than a few light scratches/scuffs per side but no deep scratches.  Labels will show some signs of wear but still look nice.  Playback will have ticks/pops but surface noise will not be uncomfortable.

VG=  An average condition 78.  Dull finish, moderate even wear throughout.  Will have numerous light scratches per side but no deep scratches.  Labels will show wear but are readable.  Playback will have ticks, pops, and surface noise that is becoming uncomfortable but does not overpower music.

G=  Seriously worn and scratched.  Labels may or may not be readable.  Playback is plagued by noise and is uncomfortable to listen too.  Mainly used as a filler for a hard to find disc.  

SHIPPING= I will ship anywhere in the world.  If you are outside the US, request an invoice for additional shipping charges.  I prefer to use Priority, but will gladly use First Class to help save you some money.  Please be aware that most countries do not allow insurance on First Class packages, I will not be held responsible for an item that I cannot insure.  If you are inside the US, I use media mail.  If you prefer Priority please let me know. 

PACKAGING= I use a 13 x 13 x 4" 200 lb. rated box.  I place the disc in a plastic sleeve outside of the original sleeve when applicable.  I sandwich the disc between cardboard.  I place shipping peanuts or newspaper under and on top of the cardboard sandwich to fill the space and absorb shock.