Thurston Harris “Little Bitty Pretty One” Rock & Roll Doo Wop 78rpm Aladdin 3398

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This auction is for Thurston Harris “Little Bitty Pretty One” / "I Hope You Won't hold it Against Me" Rock & Roll Doo Wop 78 rpm Record recorded by Aladdin (#3398).  The record is still very shiny with only very minor signs of wear.  Both sides play very well with little if any background noise and no skips (E to E- on VJM Grading System See Below). 

According to Wikipedia - "Little Bitty Pretty One is a rock and roll song written and originally recorded by Bobby Day, and popularized by Thurston Harris in 1957. Produced by Aladdin Records (located in Los Angeles, CA), the Thurston Harris version reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B chart.

The VJM Record Grading System.

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. 

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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 (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). 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+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

Thanks for  your interest and please see the other 78 rpm records that I have listed….I will combine shipping.  Please email if you have any questions.