PREWAR GOSPEL BLUES-DEACON L J BATES AKA BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON-PARAMOUNT 12585

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1,527

DEACON L. J. BATES aka BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON PARAMOUNT 12585
HE AROSE FROM THE DEAD WHERE SHALL I BE
CONDITION:  E to E-  Strong Copy. Still very glossy and clean. Just has some mild groove wear. Gorgeous copy of this rarity.
Label is EXCELLENT also. There is a small “x” scratched into the top of the label. It is difficult to see. I have owned this record for many years and never noticed it.
Also it is being offered with an ORIGINAL Paramount Sleeve, in great shape.
This is a RARITY by any standard, but even more desirable in this prime condition. According to POPSIKE, a copy sold for $899 in 2021. Apparently the ONLY SALE ever on eBAY.
Standard 78 Grading:
N-   NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed. Full luster. Slight signs of handling
E+   EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use or handling.
E    EXCELLENT - Almost full luster. Mild signs of play,  but no serious wear, scratches or scuffs.
E-  EXCELLENT MINUS - Some luster remains,  but record has some apparent wear, scuffs and / or scratches. Still a pretty nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.
V+  VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuff and / or scratches. Still plays pretty well but is clearly a used record. An AVERAGE USED 78 is in the V to V+ range.
V   VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but probably still plays pretty well. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.
V-  VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise.
G   GOOD - Very rough, deeply gray, surface noise about equal to music.
F   FAIR - Really beat record that may skip. Surface noise exceeds music.

Shipping Details: 78s require special attention. Deep, oversized boxes are used. The 78 is sandwiched between at least four cardboard filler pads (slats) and packed with styrofoam peanuts and/or bubble wrap for safe arrival. I do not use LP mailers or 10 inch pizza box mailers.
Postage: U.S.A. shipping is $15.00 PRIORITY MAIL.
Postage International: International First Class is $27.00. Canada is $18.00.
Background:  I have been a collector and occasional seller since 1967. You can buy with confidence because I am an experienced grader and packer.
Guaranty:  Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for full refund if not satisfied. Buyer pays return postage. There has been very little loss, breakage or dissatisfaction over the years. 
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