MORAN & MACK Esau Buck/Foolishments COLUMBIA 1929-D 1920s Black Dialect Comedy PRE-WAR 10" 78rpm -  Moran & Mack - best-known at "The Two Black Crows" - were a popular comedy team of the 1920's who sold a lot of records. Their specialty was black-faced comedy similar to that of Amos & Andy. Both sides of this disc offer humorous sketches with rapid-fire back & forth repartee between the two set to light ragtime Jazz piano accompaniment. This was the very last recording made by the duo.

Visual Grading:

shellac - E- (Very light greying and insignificant paper scuffs)
Label - E+/N-

I am experienced at selling and shipping 78rpm shellac discs. Shellac 78s will be shipped between two pieces of cardboard, then bubble wrapped and set in a 12" x 4" x 12" over-sized box. Bid with confidence.  78s do ship with a 10" sleeve, though not necessarily a company sleeve particular to the record label.  45s and 78s can ship together for savings on total shipping cost.  Buyers should presume that most records will need a light cleaning before playing. 

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SHIPPING (I do combine shipping.  Please read below and request payment total when you are finished bidding on my items): 

US Buyers - $4 for the first LP.  $1 for each additional. Shipping via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.  If ordering multiple lots, cost will be calculated by weight and buyer location.

International Buyers - $20 for the first 78.  $3 for each additional up to six 78s.  Orders over 4lbs will be calculated by weight and buyer location.

Canadian Buyers - $15 for the first 78.  $2 for each additional 78 up to six78s .  Orders over 4lbs will be calculated by weight and buyer location. 

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78 SHELLAC DISC GRADING:

N (78) NM (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) NM- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG++ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG+ (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG (LP). 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) VG- LP. 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) G+ (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G (LP). 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. 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.

 

SATISFACTION:

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