Item Description
THIS COPY OF CROSS ROAD BLUES 1 looks V and plays E.
There s little or no wear, no distortion and the surface is quiet -- plays best with 3.2 mil stylus.
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The only reportable issue is an approximate 30 label fade on the Vocalion logo where a sticker had been removed.
This the first copy offered at a realistic price in many years and you won t need an upgrade unless you find a shiny new one.
We have acquired one of the world s most significant pre-war blues collections belonging to George Paulus.
George also had significant Hawaiian, country and jazz records as well..
Please bookmark my page, and check Joe Lauro s site for more from these collections.
I have been selling and buying 78s since 1974 and guarantee grading and packing.
I have been co-owner of VJM Jazz Blues Mart founded in 1953 since 1990.
VJM invented the standard 78 grading system.
See below.
I ship anywhere, but because of increasingly aggressive and careless customs officials, overseas parcels over 200 must be insured.
The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognized system for grading both 78s and LPs.
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.
The VJM Record Grading System.N 78 As new and unplayed there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed .N- 78 Nearly Mint, but has been played.
No visible signs of wear or damage.E 78 Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.E 78 Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.E- 78 Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.V 78 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.
LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks.
No skips or repeat grooves.V 78 Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable.
Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.V- 78 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.
LP: Lowest Grade.
Audible scratches, etc.
on more than half the tracks.
Listening uncomfortable.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 scratch damage extensive.F 78 .
Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.P 78 .
Unplayable.NB: Damage to labels and jackets LP should be noted whenever present.Abbreviationssfc 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 light.
SHIPPING USA shipping method is media mail 5 to 6 for one 10 or 12 record.
often we are able to get up to 3 records safely in a domestic/media mail box without adjusting the fee.International varies between 26 and 34 for up to 3 78s, depending upon destination.
I ship anywhere, but because of increasingly aggressive and careless customs officials, overseas parcels must be insured.
