Lomax Field Recording - Race Negro Convict Prison Blues 78 RPM x 2 Record set

$

38

Friends of Music in the

Library of Congress 1941

From Records in the Archive of Folk Song

Recorded by John A. Lomax

Negro Convict Prison Blues ~ 2 Record Set

AAFS LC 1587 B ~ AAFS LC 1702 A & AAFS LC 248 B ~ AAFS LC 726 A1

Two 78 RPM records in an album book set:

FM 1A Lady of Carlisle Sung By Basil May at Salyersville, Ky. Recorded 1937

FM 1B Pretty Polly Sung By Pete Steele with 5 String Banjo at Hamilton, Ohio Recorded 1938

FM 2A It Makes A Long Time Man Feel Bad Sung By A Group of Negro Convicts at Cumming State Prison Farm Gould, Ark. October Recorded 1934

FM 2B O Lord, Don' ‘Low Me To Beat ‘Em Sung By Willie Williams At the State Penitentiary Richmond, Va. Recorded May 1936

Graded record with VJM definitions – Both records are E still very shiny, few light scratches, scuffs and no signs of wear. Sounded good with no clicks, skips, sticks. The album jacket is in good condition, with tape on the exterior spine but is not torn or weak on the inside. It is stored in a climate controlled environment, in special shelving made for records, not in a barn, garage or basement! See Pictures!   

I am a novice at grading and may miss something. I am doing my best providing you with quality pictures and using the VJM LP grading definitions as my guideline.

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This item is part of an extensive collection and is offered for sale by the James Lyons Trust, Frank E. Bysfield Trustee. Jim spent years searching for these records. Current inventoried record collection is over 20,000 records, of which approximately 14,000 are 78’s.

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The records are packed with the utmost care, with approximately 3” of packaging peanuts above and below, the record(s) is secured in between two layers of cardboard on each side, then wrapped in bubble wrap. We want you to receive your purchase undamaged, not in pieces!

VJM GRADING DEFINITIONS

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets. E+ is the highest grade I use.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.