LITTLE GEORGE SMITH-RPM 434-TELEPHONE BLUES/BLUES IN THE DARK-CALIF HARP BLUES

Sold Date: February 28, 2023
Start Date: February 21, 2023
Final Price: $20.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
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LITTLE GEORGE SMITH RPM 434
TELEPHONE BLUES BLUES IN THE DARK
FINE GEORGE SMITH RECORD WITH NICE SLOW BLUES VOCAL AND HARP,  B/W SERIOUS HARP INSTRO - TWO FINE SIDES FROM 1955
This record has been in my personal collection for many years, and is now up for AUCTION.
CONDITION: VG  HAS SOME LIGHT SCRATCHES

This record is absolutely original, not a bootleg, repro or reissue.

STANDARD 45 RPM GRADING:
M-       Mint Minus (Near Mint)  Highest grade used. Has full or nearly full luster. Little or no sign of play, handling or storage marks. Highly desirable condition.
VG++  Very Good Plus Plus (Excellent).   Most luster remains. Some indications of careful play. Very mild groove wear, perhaps a few very light scuffs or scratches, not felt by touch.  Very desirable condition.
VG+    Very Good Plus.   Still some decent luster. Shows moderate groove wear.  May have minor scuffs and/or scratches. Still a very nice "above average" used record, acceptable to most collectors.
VG      Very Good.    Obvious groove wear with mostly, or fully grey grooves. Scuffs and/or scratches of an "average" used record are more likely. Some luster may remain. Often plays better than it looks.
VG-     Very Good Minus. Record shows heavy use, deeper grey, more scuffs and scratches. Plays with more surface noise but should play through.

G        Good. A beat record that could easily skip, looks bad and is noisy.


SHIPPING DETAILS:  Record mailers from Bags Unlimited or U-Line are used with cardboard filler pads for safe arrival.

COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT will be applied for multiple record purchases.

SHIPPING: U.S.A.  Standard shipping by FIRST CLASS MAIL is $6.00 FOR (1) OR (2) 45's                                                                                                            
                                                                                                            $8.00 FOR (3) 45's

SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL: International First Class is $18.00 for the first 45.                                                  
                                                  Rates jump at 9 ounces:  $27 will cover up to (4) 45's.

GREAT CARE IS TAKEN WHEN PACKING AND SHIPPING. HOWEVER IF A PACKAGE IS LOST IN TRANSIT, DAMAGED BY THE POST OFFICE, OR HAS PROBLEMS WITH CUSTOMS, I DO NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY.

Background:  I have been a collector and occasional seller since 1967. You can buy with confidence because I am an experienced grader and packer.
Guaranty:  Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for full refund if not satisfied. Buyer pays return postage. There has been very little loss, breakage or dissatisfaction over the years. International returns are not accepted.

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Presently, there are about 3,200 45's and 6,500 78's for sale (Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Doo-Wop and Gospel). Offers for the entire collection will be considered.  They are all listed on an Excel spreadsheet. Please mark me as a favorite.