GEORGE WASHINGTON JOHNSON? - COON NEGRO LAUGHING SONG - OXFORD DISC 210 - 78 - E
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THIS IS AN AUCTION SALE FOR OXFORD DISC RECORD 210 "NEGRO LAUGHING SONG" 78 RPM SINGLE.
THIS IS AN APPROXIMATE 1909 PRESSING FROM OXFORD RECORDS IN THE U.S.
However, the label on this old record does not list the artist but I believe that this is George W. Johnson. This hit (coon) song, "The Laughing Song" was the number one record for ten weeks in April, May, and June 1891. This song marked the beginning of white America's prolonged fascination with Negro recorded musical talent. Alec Wilder suggests that black music "had to wait its opportunity to come directly to white audiences through Negro performers," and it was not until the late nineteenth century that this was possible. But when it happened, Negro music "truly got loose."
"In "The Laughing Song," Johnson laughs infectiously in time with the music. The persona in the song is a "dandy darky" with "snowplow" heels and a mouth "like a trap." He could be the "King of Africa," he is told, but that remark makes him laugh until he cries."
VISUALLY, IT LOOKS EXCELLENT BY 78 GRADING STANDARDS. IT COMES HOUSED IN A GENERIC PAPER SLEEVE.
A VERY NICE FIND FOR ANY SERIOUS FAN OR COLLECTOR.
SHIPPING IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE $3.99 VIA USPS MEDIA MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. IT WILL TAKE 4-7 BUSINESS DAYS TO ARRIVE.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE VIA U.S. POSTAL SERVICE UNINSURED STANDARD FIRST CLASS AIR MAIL. BUYER WILL PAY ALL SHIPPING COSTS, AND SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE BASED ON FINAL DESTINATION. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS SHOULD CONTACT ME REGARDING SHIPPING BEFORE BIDDING IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. IT WILL TAKE 5-10 DAYS TO ARRIVE AND THE BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY VAT OR DUTY DUE AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY.
SHIPPING TO THE UK, EU, ASIA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA IS $14.99.
SHIPPING TO CANADA IS $7.99.
I CAN ALSO SHIP IT VIA INSURED GLOBAL PRIORITY MAIL OR REGISTERED AIR MAIL, BUT YOUR SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE TWICE THAT OF STANDARD AIR MAIL.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO BUYERS IN COUNTRIES WITH UNRELIABLE MAIL SERVICE, SUCH AS ITALY, TO HAVE COLLECTIBLE LPS AND CDS SHIPPED VIA GLOBAL PRIORITY OR REGISTERED AIR MAIL.
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PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS OF PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL.
THIS IS BEING SOLD “AS IS”; SO PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
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THANKS FOR LOOKING!
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