HARRY SMITH 2LPs Folkways 252 Social Music Vol. 2 VG+

$

79

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER eBAY AUCTION AND STORES LISTINGS - ALWAYS EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

CHECK OUT THE MANY RARE AND COLLECTIBLE ALBUMS NEWLY LISTED THIS WEEK

American Folk Music Edited by HARRY SMITH-a various artists double album in mono of course released by Folkways in 1952 on FP 252. All the Smith compilations are very rare. Some great historic music contained therein. Taken from 78s, you won't find great sound quality, sound will vary from track to track. Total of 29 songs, I'll list the artists (some artists have more than one recording).

• Bunt Stephens
• J.W. Day
• A. Hunt's Rambler's
• D. Lachney & Gaspard
• Andew and Jim Baxter
• Eck Robinson Family
• F. Ming Pep-Starters
• Henry Thomas
• Jim Jackson
• Columbus Fruge
• Joseph Falcon
• Breaux Freres
• Cincinnati Jug Band
• F. Cloutier Orch.
• Rev. J. M Gates
• Sacred Harp Singers
• Georgia Singing Convention
• Sister M. Nelson
• Sanctified Singers
• Mc Intorsh and Edwards
• Rev. Moses Mason
• Bascom Lunsford
• Blind Willie Johnson
• Carter Family
• Phipps Singers
• Rev. F. W. Mc Gee
• Rev. D.C. Rice

  The first disc is subtitled "Dance No. 1 and 2"; the second disc is subtitled "Religious No. 1 and 2".

  Unfortunately, there is no booklet with this set.

  Record Grade: VG+

  Cover Grade: VG-, average wear, spine is taped, small 1" tear on front cover near top right corner

  Labels: Blue and silver "deep groove"

  First pressing, not a reissue.

  Excellent, full spectrum analog sound quality that sounds great for a lifetime. If you prefer the full and rich sound of vinyl over the thin digital sound, albums are your best choice.

  All of my records are shipped in sturdy cardboard LP or 45 rpm mailers with appropriate padding (heavy cardboard fillers or bubble wrap or "peanuts" or some combination thereof". With the exception of sealed LP's, all LP's are removed from their outer sleeves to prevent seam splitting. Upon request, I will give your sealed LP's the same treatment. (once an LP is shipped sealed, it cannot be returned once opened).

  All records are carefully graded. In an attempt to give customers an accurate impression of condition rather than adhere to somewhat arbitrary criteria, I give an "overall presentation" grade, supplemented when necessary with additional remarks. Please refer to my grading system below for a more detailed explanation.

  MY GRADING SYSTEMS: I always try my best to grade conservatively. My NM (near mint) is my highest grade for opened records (which would also include unplayed records). It’s a 9 or 10 on a 1-10 scale. M- would be equivalent to an 8; VG++ to a 7; VG+ to a 6; VG to a 5; VG- to a 4; G to a 3; F to a 2 and P to a 1. The same scale applies when I grade covers (jackets). Significant defects are specifically noted and taken into consideration in the grade.

  GRADING DESCRIPTIONS

  
  RECORDS:
  • GRADING Grading is based on the following criteria
  • Sealed = store stock new
  • Near Mint = like new or near new with only one or two small insignificant defects, a 9 or better on a 1-10 scale
  • Mint- = extremely nice. Would be Near Mint, except for a couple of light hairlines or scuffs, which do not affect play
  • VG++ = still a very nice record with all or nearly all of its original gloss but may have a few more light, surface marks, hairlines, needle tracks or the like which should not materially effect play
  • VG+ = a nice, but used record that may have a series of light scuffs or scratches. It probably plays with a few pops, but has no serious problems.
  • VG = a well-used record that still should sound OK when played, but may have moderate surface noise, pops, etc.
  • VG- = a very well-worn record that plays through without skipping, but will do until a better copy comes along.
  • Good = not actually good at all but probably will play through but with much in the way of surface noise, pops, crackles, etc. Still, will have no cracks, chips or the like
  • Fair = you’re getting this record just to own but not to play
  • Poor = the sky’s the limit, generally I will discard a record this bad (and sell the cover, jacket or sleeve alone) unless the label holds some particular interest

    VISUAL GRADING: All records are visually graded only unless I state that they are play-graded. Some major labels were pressed on better quality vinyl and will sound better than a record which visually appears the same on "budget" labels which were pressed on lower quality vinyl. Recording techniques also varied. The sound on live albums may be far inferior to studio recordings. There may also be defects in the pressing which are invisible. The point is that an album on a high quality label that was visually graded VG+ may sound better than an album on a budget label that was visually graded Mint- or even Near Mint. Please refer to my return policy, below. But please don’t be shocked if a record visually graded Near Mint doesn’t sound state of the art. If I base my grade on a PLAY GRADE, I will state this specifically in my grading section.

    COVERS: There are really too many possible defects regarding covers to be as specific in my definitions as I had been with my record grades. But please keep in mind these general grading guidelines:

    • I will give greater weight to the condition of the front cover than back cover when assigning an overall grade
    • No cover with a cut out hole or saw mark will be graded Near Mint even if it is still in factory shrink and there is no other wear
    • I will not reduce the grade of a cover for stickers which are glued to the jacket by the record company (eg. "Contains the hit Leyla" sticker on the Derek and the Dominoes album); but I will reduce the grade for stickers glued on the cover by stores, previous owners, etc.
    • If I write that a cover has a bb hole, I’m talking about a small cut out hole
    • A saw mark is a narrow cut in the perimeter of the cover, could be anywhere and vary in length from 1/2” to 2” at the most.
    • The overall grade takes into consideration any stated defects. For example, if I grade a cover VG+ and then state it has 6” top and bottom seam splits - I’ve already reduced the grade because of the seam splits. If the seams weren’t split, the cover would be graded higher such as VG++ or Mint-.

      Shipping Costs: CURRENT SHIPPING RATES AND POLICIES FOR 2010.

      The buyer pays for shipping.

      DOMESTIC SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES: I use the eBay shipping calculator. Generally I add $2.00 to actual postage to cover the cost of supplies as I use professional grade mailers and fillers. Sometimes, as with 78's, the added cost will be a bit more.

      DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS: COMBINED SHIPPING - Save money when I mail 2 or more records in the same package. When I ship more than one record in the same package, the eBay shipping calculator more often than not gives the wrong amount, usually it is too high. Please wait until I send you an invoice of if you are finished bidding, request an invoice before making payment.

      INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS: Overseas customers are very welcome to bid. As with U.S. shipments, I will use eBay's postage calculator for all overseas shipments. Postage to Canada is substantially less than to other countries - if you live in Canada and don't see a separate rate for Canada , please e-mail me and I'll modify the invoice to reflect the lower shipping charges. Express Mail International and Priority Mail International are available - rates are substantially higher than first class international and will be quoted for each purchase if buyer requests this service. Express Mail International or Registered mail is now required for purchases over $100. Registered mail, while not as fast as Express Mail International is recommended because it is less expensive and just as safe, if not safer. However, registered mail can only be used for packages weighing under 4 lbs. If your package weighs more than 4 lbs (usually more than 5 LP's), Express Mail or shipping in two or more packages are the only choices. Generally, Express International costs $35 for 1 album and additional albums are about $5-6 more. Registered costs about $26 for 1 album, about $5 more for each additional album. Registered mail is available for most, but not all, countries.Why the change? It's because of eBay's and paypal's policies requiring proof of delivery - or - buyer can make a claim for a refund from paypal. On the bright side of things, Express Mail International will get you the package much faster and it is safer. Registered mail is much safer (but not as fast). So there are benefits to the buyer as well as the seller.

      Sorry, but I do not give refunds for items damaged or lost in the mail.

      Please check out my other eBay auctions and stores listings.

      . I’ve been listing all types of records - mostly LP’s - including 50’s and 60’s rock ‘n’ roll, country, soul and funk, folk jazz, blues, personalities, new wave and punk, surf, psych, spoken word, comedy, etc., etc....... I try to list unusual, unique or obscure records, not the ones that you see all the time. While a majority of my listings are albums, you’ll often find a nice selection of 45’s, EP’s or picture sleeves...and an occasional 78 or two.

      My return policy: . You may return an item if it's not in the condition described. You may not return items if you decide you don't like the music. I will return the base price of the item unless I make an error in shipment such as sending you the wrong record or cd. In that case, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the item and shipping both ways. In addition, the item must be returned in its original condition , i.e. the way it was shipped when it left my hands. While a very high percentage of my records arrive safe and sound (I use professional mailers and a filler or two, more for 78’s), they occasionally are damaged in transit. If that happens, I won’t accept the return of the record or other item.

      Sealed Records: After a sealed record is paid for, I will gladly open it before mailing to make sure that the record is new & unplayed. If the record is not, I will give a full refund. Even though it is easy to spot most resealed records from the 50's and 60's [I will mention that in the desription if it looks like a possibility], not all records from the 70's & 80's are quite as obvious. Please ask for any details about the seal of a particular record & I will be happy to answer.

      Any other questions? About anything? Please e-mail me at ibuyvinyl@nc.rr.com .