The Prisonaires SUN RECORDS 186 78 RPM JUST WALKIN IN THE RAIN 1953 Doo Wop
THE PRISONAIRES
SUN RECORDS #186
JUST WALKIN' IN THE RAIN / BABY PLEASE
Released on Memphis Label SUN RECORDS in 1953 ( pre - Elvis Presley )
Group was comprised of singers who were residing in the Tennessee State Penitentiary at the time!
Glossy V++ to E- with very light touch of wear visible under bright light with some sleeve rubs plays loud and clear with nice presence light background. Great legendary Sun Records Memphis TN recording. Just Walkin' in The Rain is FANTASTIC and plays well. Baby Please has a stressed groove very early during the instrumental intro of Baby Please side. One needle I have skips a groove, the other does not, which is odd because they're both the same 89D needle on my Audiotronics needle. Either way, it's before the vocals start, and the inferior (in my opinion) side. Just a heads up! Solid playing copy!
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RETURNS:
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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
