78 RPM -- T. C. Johnson & "Blue Coat" Tom Nelson, Okeh 8838, E Blues - Memphis

Sold Date: April 14, 2025
Start Date: April 7, 2025
Final Price: $360.55 (USD)
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ARTIST:  T. C.. Nelson and "Blue Coat" Tom Nelson

TITLES:  Blue Coat Blues / T.C. Johnson Blues

LABEL:   Okeh 8838

CONDITION:  E

DESCRIPTION:  

Very scarce Okeh with a couple back woods blues sides out of Memphis with fiddle and guitar. From the Johnson-Nelson-Porkchop session without Porkchop.  A-1 pressing both sides, music strong and clear.  A couple scratches at beginning on "Blue Coat" side that tic lightly.

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EX   - Similar to M- with very minor handling signs, small superficial scuffs from sliding in and out of jacket.
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          Looking more like a lightly used but well taken care of record.

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