Silvertone 5127 Jim Foster Sam Collins Jail Blues 78
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Description
The © AP6.0 The Item: From the collection of William George, NJ
Original Silvertone 5127
Artist: Jim Foster (real name Sam Collins)
Title: Jail House Blues / Yellow Dog Blues
Year: 1927
In Dead Shellac: nothing in Dead Shellac
Note: If this record were not cracked it would probably sell in the range of $3000.00.
It is extremely rare and desirable.
Condition: I use VJM grading for all 78s
Record:
Visually: Repaired crack. If not for crack Strong V.
Audio: If not for crack plays strong V+, crack does sound, louder at beginning of songs, lighter at end. Overall the record plays nice and strong.
Cleaned on a VPI Vacuum machine with Nitty Gritty Pure 1 solution for 78s (this makes a huge difference on most records)
My Reference and Grading Audio System:
Audio grading is done with a pitch perfect KAB Broadcast Standard Technics 1210 Turntable and a Grado 78C Cartridge designed for Mono 78 record playback. (If you love vintage records and don't have one of these you owe it to yourself to hear what it can do for your 78s)
Check out the KAB Broadcast Standard: http://www.kabusa.com/kab_bst.htm
******Grado 78C specs so you can compare my grading cartridge to your listening cartridge:
The Prestige model 78C uses a three-piece OTL cantilever technology, oxygen free wire in the coils and a specially designed, high polished conical/spherical
3 mil. diamond mounted in a brass bushing.
Grado 78C Technical Data
- Frequency Response 10-50
- Principal MI
- Imput Load 47K
- Output at 1KHz 5CM/sec. 5mV
- Recommended Tracking Force 2-5
- Stylus Type - C
- Inductance 45mH
- Resistance 475
Amp is a Vintage Eico HF-81 set for Mono playback. Speaker: Single Mono Vintage University Coax. I feel this is a very close to authentic set up. I grade with Bass and Treble settings at zero for the most reliable read of actual record quality
Payment:
Paypal preferred. Personal checks (US only) are fine, but record will not ship until check clears. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED. (Sorry, too many problems in the past)
Packing of Fragile Records:
I use a variation of the method shown at this link:
http://www.claxtonola.com/shipping78s/index.html
Thanks to Claxtonola.com
Shipping:
US Postal Service Priority is preferred in the US: $8.00, Media mail is Accepted: $4.00
International buyers: $17.00 US ( I will ship it the fastest way possible at that price) If international buyer knows of a cheaper, yet secure way to send, I can negotiate shipping charge. If I have overcharge in shipping I always refund the overcharged amount via Paypal.
I always invoice at end of auction. If i can send an item internationally for a better price I will. If you'd like to have a package sent via Registered Mail or insured just let me know. Prices may vary.
I am always willing to combine shipping for multiple items.
Shipping to some locations may differ. If you have any questions, please email me at end of auction, before paying.
Paypal preferred.
