ERNEST LEWIS 78rpm Parrot-791 West coast blues/No more lovin aka WEST TEXAS SLIM
$
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Up for auction released in November 1953 Ernest Lewis 78-rpm Parrot Records-791 West Coast Blues/No More Lovin'. Ernest had recorded under different aliases including West Texas Slim, and Country Slim however this Parrot issue, and another on the rare Pelican Label are said to be his actual name. WEST COAST BLUES: E Has a few light micro sleeve scuffs seen under a bright light with a few light superficial hairlines, and 2 tiny inverted manufacturing bubbles as shown is overall glossy clean. NO MORE LOVIN': E- Same as the flip side with a bit more overall marks, and scuffs again has a few small inverted manufacturing bubbles as shown still very glossy both sides played nicely. LABELS: Have some edge imperfections are both very clean as shown. Will be packed in a new Disc-O-File Outer Sleeve also shown. Overseas bidders please message me for shipping prices.
(All 78's are played before listing).(See below my 78 RPM Grading Criteria) Info:
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 a few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E ? Still very shiny, near new looking, with few visible signs of wear, but a few scuffs and scratches.
E- Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, may have some light scuffs/scratches and/or surface noise.
V+ An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use have 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.
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