Vintage 78/Blind Blake/Art Records/AL 3/5 Record Set/Bahamian/brochure & Lyrics

From my huge stack of 1000's of 78's(please let me know what you're lookin for have lots(Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Ella, Blues, jazz...)

I've cleaned all of these records using the "Spin Clean" System...

Blind Blake Art Records AL 3

A Group of Bahamian Songs

by Blind Black...and the Royal Victoria Hotel Calypsos

Songs:

Yes! Yes! Yes!

j. p. morgan

Jones (oh jones)

pretty boy

run come see

love, love alone

 lord got tomatoes

pigeon

watermelon spoilin' on the vine

never interfere with man and wife

I'd put at the records at a VG/VG+

Spine come loose on binder

has Lyrics to Al 3

also Blind Blake Rec album brochure(i have 2 more sets to sell)

Goldmine rating system:

MINT (M)

These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. 

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)

A good description of a NM record is “it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time.” In other words, it’s nearly perfect. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

or EXCELLENT (E)

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. 

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),

Good Plus (G+)

or Very Good Minus (VG–)

Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

POOR (P)

and Fair (F)

Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry 

Not a professional LP/78 Grader.....

Shipping

Shipping is your choice: Media, Parcel Post or Priority Mail.  Media is less expensive, but can be slower.  Please allow 4 to 12 business days (weekends & holidays not included) for Media mail. It has been known to take as much as a month, although this is unusual.  Parcel Post and Priority are more expensive, but you will get your item more quickly. 

Delivery Confirmation is included with all U.S. Shipments.

Yes, I combine shipping so please wait for revised Invoice when buying more than one item :) 

International Bidders: Please contact me for shipping quotes.

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