SEMINAL COUNTRY BLUES RECORD MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT Recorded Valentine's Day 1928 1ST PRESS RED LABEL OKEH #8560 FRANKIE (A-1) / NOBODY'S DIRTY BUSINESS (A-4) CLEAN SHINY E+ OR BETTER BEAUTY HIGH GLOSS GREAT IN THE ROOM SOUND CAN HEAR ALL THE NUANCE OF HIS VOICE IN THE ROOM AND FRETTING ON THE GUITAR - GREAT TINY BLACK STICKERS EACH SIDE LABEL TOP COPY WILL LIKELY BE A LONG WAIT FOR ITS EQUAL, IF EVER No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. SHIPPING DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100: MEDIA MAIL $5 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. GRADING I 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
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