El Watson - Victor 21585 (78 rpm) - Bay Rum Blues / Sweet Bunch of Daisies - E
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Description
LABEL: Victor
CAT No.: 21585
ARTIST: El Watson
SIDE A: Bay Rum Blues
SIDE B: Sweet Bunch of Daisies
VJM GRADE (VISUAL): E / E
PLAY QUALITY: Sample on attached video (representative of both sides); plays clean, loud, bright
OTHER: consistent with VJM E grade, record surface is very shiny, near new looking, with no material signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches
INFO: rare - 1 of only 3 records issued by Watson, released 1928; the only Black musician to be recorded as part of both the 1927 and 1928 Bristol Sessions; considered among the handful of early blues harp geniuses on record; prominently featured in anthologies (e.g., Yazoo's) of the best harmonica performances of the 1920s-30s
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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