Mississippi Sheiks OKEH 8784 SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD / LONELY ONE - Read

$

75

SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD / LONELY ONE IN THIS TOWN

Recorded 1929, Released 1930
About V- range as far as gloss goes but there is visible groove wear that causes a staticky crackle throughout, which is preferable to constant WPFFFTFT sound that can occur with groove wear.  Music is still prominent. 
Aside from the tics and pops, overall, the presence is pretty good considering the wear.
There's an early gouge that causes a skip early in the instrumental intro of Sitting On Top of the World but it tracks fine after and tracks fine on Lonely One in this Town.
If you're used to listening to kinda rough prewar 78s, this one isn't bad.
Musically, of course, both sides are great.  A big hit in 1930, which means it was a transcendent tune, as the Great Depression had already set in, money was scarce, and sales were grinding to a halt.


No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 

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SHIPPING
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

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RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

I like the VJM grading system for 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