1924 Jazz 78 Red Onion Jazz Babies Alberta Hunter Gennett 5594 Louis Armstrong

Sold Date: March 18, 2018
Start Date: March 11, 2018
Final Price: $500.00 (USD)
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V++ to E- with very nice shine, very slight visual traces of wear, a few scuffs, some light pressing bumps

Acoustically recorded in 1924

Spot of Paper/glue on B-side label (can see logo underneath, you may be able to completely remove with some concentrated warmth and humidity).

Josephine Beatty (Alberta Hunter):Vocals
The Red Onion Jazz Babies:
Louis Armstrong:Cornet
Aaron Thompson:Trombone
Buster Bailey:Soprano Sax
Lil Armstrong:Piano
Buddy Christian:Banjo
Recorded in New York City, N.Y. Monday, December 22, 1924 Originally issued on the 1925 singles (Gennett 5594) & (Silvertone 4033) (78 RPM) (Both issues billed as Josephine Beatty)

No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care.  SHIPPINGUS Media Mail and International Priority Mail both insured and tracked.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