Bessie Smith Blue Boys Columbia 14232-D Trombone Cholly Ch. Green Joe Smith 78

Description: "EMPRESS OF THE BLUES" Bessie Smith on 78 TROMBONE CHOLLY Ranges G+ to V- some vocal blasting. Some gloss left. Plenty of scratches. Long lam from edge doesn't seem to affect play.Dig late in 1st Chorus pops 5-6 times as it passes, no jumps.Uglier dig during instrumental break pops 8 times, no jumps. Great tune with cool intro and fun interplay throughout. LOCK AND KEYStarts G quickly improves to G+ to V- with some vocal blasting especially early. Some shine left. Good energy listenable. Very late dig pops a few times. No skips. (Check out my other Auctions, more each day, many varieties, including many other Bessie Smith 78s listed that end April 9 like this one) No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. Click here to browse my other (mostly pre WWII) 78s, including a few multi-listings with dozens of titles to browse through. SHIPPING DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100: MEDIA MAIL $6 PRIORITY U.S.A. $12 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100: First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue. No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care) Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!) RETURNS: Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. GRADINGI like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records: 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 lustre of a new record, few light scratches. V+. 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 greying 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

Price: 35 USD

Location: Denton, Texas

End Time: 2024-09-17T15:27:57.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD