VINTAGE BURL IVES - 1944 "THE WAYFARING STRANGER" 78 RPM ALBUM - THREE (3) 78s

$

25

I will be listing my large collection of 78 RPMs over the next few months as time allows.  Keep checking back if you are interested in the old music.  Maybe you will find something that you have been looking for.

I don't have an elaborate record playing system - just my little Newcomb Model PS-146 Solid State portable player, but I have played all of these records and the sound grade would be excellent +, unless otherwise noted in the Notes.  I use the Vintage Jazz Mart (VJM) Record Grading System (see below).  I am conservative in my grading and try to be honest about the condition.  I don't want Buyers to be disappointed. 

I have always heard that all of the Asch Records have surface noise.  All of these records have slight surface noise.  I was able to adjust my player to remove most of it.  As I said, I don't have an elaborate player system.

LABEL

NUMBER

TITLE

VOCALIST

GRADE

NOTE

Asch Records

345-1A

Poor Wayfaring Stranger / Buck Eyed Jim

Burl Ives

E+

Asch Records

345-1B

The Bold Soldier / The Sow Took The Measles

Burl Ives

E+

Asch Records

345-2A

The Foggy Foggy Dew

Burl Ives

E

Chps in lead-in. Does not affect play.

Asch Records

345-2B

Black Is The Color

Burl Ives

V+

Plays fine.

Asch Records

345-3A

The Blue Tail Fly

Burl Ives

E+

Asch Records

345-3B

Henry Martyn

Burl Ives

E+

The Vintage Jazz Mart (VJM) Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognized system for grading 78s. It is used by virtually all serious record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage.

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 luster of a new record, few light scratches.

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

Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V-

Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying 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.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = lig