Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers 78 The Girl I Left Behind Me/The Old Gray Mare
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$ 25 Sold For
Jan 7, 2025 Sold Date
Dec 9, 2024 Start Date
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Vintage Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers – The Girl I Left Behind Me / The Old Gray Mare 78 RPM Shellac Record

This vintage 78 RPM shellac record from Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers, featuring Riley Puckett and Clayton McMichen, is a notable find from the golden era of early country and hillbilly music. Released in 1927 on Columbia (catalog 15170-D), the record is part of the string band's legacy of shaping traditional country music. Here are the specifics:

  • Artist: Gid Tanner & His Skillet Lickers with Riley Puckett and Clayton McMichen
  • Label: Columbia
  • A-Side: The Girl I Left Behind Me
  • B-Side: The Old Gray Mare
  • Matrix Number: W143797 (A-Side), W143798 (B-Side)
  • Catalog Number: 15170-D
  • Record Size: 10"
  • Speed: 78 RPM
  • Material: Shellac
  • Condition: Very Good to Very Good Plus (VG to VG+)

Condition Description:

This record is being sold as found. It has not been tested for audio quality. This record has been visually inspected and shows some imperfections:

  • A-side ("The Girl I Left Behind Me") has light scuffs and smudges and one small scratch along the outer edge.
  • B-side ("The Old Gray Mare") has more noticeable scratches, a small chip halfway into the grooves, and a minor indentation.
  • Inlay is in VG+ condition, showing some wear but fully legible.
  • No original sleeve, but the record will be shipped in an acid-free replacement sleeve and carefully packed between cardboard for safe transit.

This record has not been tested for sound quality and is being sold "as found." Please refer to the photos for more details, and use the zoom feature to inspect closely. I am happy to provide additional pictures or information if needed.

Thank you for looking, and feel free to reach out with any questions!


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