Eddie Arnold- Texarkana Baby-RCA Victor-Orig '49 Press-1st Country Release on 45

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RCA Victor 48-0001.  Texarkana Baby/ Bouquet of Roses.  Green Vinyl.  Re-listed due to non-paying bidder.  Columbia Records created the microgroove format in 1948 and made it available to all other record companies.  RCA felt that if they accepted the Columbia technology as is they would be seen as the inferior company.  For that reason RCA invented the 45 in 1949.  Their initial releases used color coded vinyl based on style.  Country music 45's were pressed on green vinyl.  The very first Country release was "Texarkana Baby" by Eddie Arnold.    A visual grade of this 45 is VG with some surface wear.  A play grade is VG+ with only minor surface noise.  The music is loud and clear.  It also comes with the RCA company sleeve.  A sound clip of the A-side is below.
Save on shipping with multiple wins.  For domestic shipping each additional 45 is 25 cents.  For international shipping I need to calculate based on weight.  The rate increase can be dramatic.  As an example an 8 oz. package costs $14.25 and a 9 oz. package costs $24.00.  That kind of jump makes no sense to me but that's the USPS for you.  If bidding on multiple items just request an invoice when you're done and I'll send an invoice with the adjusted shipping.
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GRADING
Near Mint or Mint Minus:  My top grade.  The record or cover will show the most minimal of wear.  The record will have top gloss.  The cover will be free from any ring wear, splits, or handwriting.
VG++ :  Not quite Near Mint but a super clean, desirable record.
VG+ :  The record or cover will show signs of wear but no significant defects.
VG  :  Obvious signs of wear but the record still has life in it.  VG does not mean beat.
VG Minus  :  The record or cover will show moderate to heavy wear.  For a common record this would not be an acceptable grade.  For an in-demand, rare record it should be considered.
Good  :  Very heavy wear.  This grade would only be acceptable if the record is rare enough that you might not see another copy available for sale.   Powered by eCommercePlayer.com