78 RPM OKEH 8517 VICTORIA SPIVEY LONNIE JOHNSON CHRISTMAS BLUES GARTER SNAKE 27♫
Sold Date:
April 30, 2017
Start Date:
April 23, 2017
Final Price:
$32.00
(USD)
Bid Count:
5
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Up for auction is a 1927 Blues 78 RPM record by Victoria Spivey on Okeh 8517.
The sides are Garter Snake Blues & Christmas Mornin' Blues.
Spivey v / John Erby, p / Lonnie Johnson, g.
Recorded in NY on Oct 28, 1927
Tracks recorded using NO filtering or noise reduction can be heard .
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The VJM Record Grading System For 78 RPM:
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 luster of a new record, few light scratches.
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.
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 graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages.
Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
G+ Gray 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.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________The VJM Grading System for LP (and 45 RPM): M As new and unplayed.
M- Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
VG+ Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
VG Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
VG- Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
G+ Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.
G Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
G- Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
This record grades V- (Using VJM grading scale...see above). Good shine with scratches and marks. Has a passing
dig near the end of Garter Snake at the 7 o'clock position that tracks at minimal pressure...causes ticks. Has
several short
edge lams that do not affect play.
Please listen to audio for better discernment.
Records will be very securely packaged for shipment. Please let me know if you would like them insured.
I try my best to describe and grade these as accurately as possible...I will gladly accept returns if you are not satisfied.
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