RUFUS THOMAS JR. Tiger Man b/w Save That Money 1953 original 78 rpm Sun 188

$

130

***PLEASE READ GRADING COMMENTS BELOW BEFORE BIDDING ON THIS RECORD***

• Artist: Rufus Thomas Jr.
• Label:  Sun Records  *original pressing
• Catalog #: 188
  
• Year: 1953
  
• A Side: Tiger Man (King of the Jungle)
  
• B Side: Save That Money
  
• 78 rpm Grading Standards:  see details below
• Vinyl Grade A/B:  V+ play grade // visual grade is Poor 
• Grading Comments: My visual grade for this record is POOR! There are numerous blems including surface marks, spindle marks, scratches, scuffs and even some graying spots. But when I threw "Tiger Man" on the turntable I was shocked by the crispness and clarity of both vocals & instruments on the recording. There was some light surface noise, audible but never intrusive. Other than that, there were only a few light & insignificant background ticks. "Save That Money" played with the same crispness and recording clarity, although it did have a little more crackling noise and some light ticking (mostly at beginning and still background in nature). I am play grading at V+ since the noise disturbances are actually minimal in their nature and severity.
  
• Notes: Condition of labels are as seen in photos; wax pencil marking on labels
• Info:  The vocals & musicianship are extraordinary on one of the earliest of the Sun Label recordings. I am offering in this condition only because of its extreme rarity.
  

*All pictures are the actual images of item for sale ~ photographed by dBeat Records

*Michigan residents will be charged 6% state sales tax on their purchase, including shipping & handling charges 

78 rpm Grading Standards:  (based on the VJM Record Grading System)

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 and record plays like new.
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 has nice luster, few light spindle marks or visual blems, and plays with minimal surface noise distortion.
V++  Above average with minimal amount of surface blems and wear. Playing is generally free from distortion although light surface noise may be present
V+   Average condition in which scuffs & general use may have 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 are audible and more intrusive.
G+   Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G     Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music still audible with numerous noise issues.
G-    Wear and scratch damage extensive creating excessive noise disturbances, although music still audible .
F     Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

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