Paramount 12568 Jimmy OBryant Boyd Senter 78 RPM Race Series Hot

Sold Date: September 29, 2016
Start Date: September 7, 2016
Final Price: $200.00 $160.00 (USD)
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Paramount Race Series 12568

I purchased this as a NOS Record.  Visually it does look E+, including clean labels, but upon closer inspection it does appear that this record was played once or twice with a bad needle, and/or it was a grainy pressing or with bad materials. 

Drunk Man Strut wasn't affected much.  I don't feel it plays E+, maybe E or a strong E- ... still the instruments are very strong/bright, just a tough of light background.  No bad spots or anything.  Still plays very very well.  Very nice copy

Mobile Blues seems to be a little worse for wear.  Looks nice at arms length but upon close inspection/tilting in light, there appear to be stripped grooves and there appear to be shiny specs in those locations .. I don't know if a random wonky needle left traces of itself in stressed groove or if there was something inherent with the pressing.  Either way, it plays worse than one would hope.  Instruments remain clear but with a pretty constant moderate backgrund.  This is to say, it's still a loud listenable side.  I didn't spend a lot of time trying different needles or EQ'ing. 

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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