Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five Okeh 8535 Stellar HOT JAZZ 10" 78 RPM record

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Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five

Okeh 8535

‘Savoy Blues’ / ‘Hotter Than That’

Recorded in Chicago, December 1927

Legendary recordings. ‘Hotter Than That’ has a guitar solo, by the master Lonnie Johnson, that could be called early rock and roll. Amazing record, both sides. Satchmo at his finest along with Ory and Hardin and all the Hot Five.

GRADE: V- to V+

A-1 stampers. Resilient, solid playing laminated pressing. Light scuffs, scratches, and some groove wear. Edge chip not affecting play. Plays well on my setup and was my main copy for many years. Your playback may vary. See photos and ask any questions ahead.

Personnel Notes

Louis Armstrong (leader)

Lonnie Johnson (instrumentalist : guitar)

Lil Hardin Armstrong (instrumentalist : piano)

Johnny St. Cyr (instrumentalist : banjo)

Kid Ory (instrumentalist : trombone)

Johnny Dodds (instrumentalist : clarinet)

Louis Armstrong (instrumentalist : cornet)

GRADING | VJM system 78 RPM records

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 greying 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.

SHIPPING / CUSTOMS / PACKING etc.

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US high bidder to add approx. $15.00 for USPS Priority shipping. 

Packing will be careful, record sandwiched between cardboard squares, "floated" with ample padding inside a larger box. Standard safe procedure for 78 rpm records. Shipping cost includes packing and materials, including possible re-used / recycled boxes.

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