LIGHTNIN HOPKINS 
ON RPM 388

Black Cat and Mistreated Blues

Recorded in 1953 

Record Condition:E- with a few small marks and tiny clicks at the start of side 1. See grading details opposite. 

Label Condition: Good 
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All records are shipped from Canada and will be sent at Small Packet Rate with tracking. The cost for one 78 is US $20.00 and generally $50 to Europe and elsewhere on request. Shipping within Canada at cost depending upon province.

 

Standard gradings

E+  Plays like new, with 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+  A goof condition record in which scuffs and general use might be noticeable but wear is moderate and surface noise not overly pronounced. May be some light clicks

V to V+  An average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate and playing is generally free from distortion, however there might be some light clicks which are 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.