Lot of seven 78 RPM singles by trumpet player and vocalist Louis Prima that includes two of his early New Orleans Gang recordings. All appear to be original issues. visually graded, all are vg to vg+, most have clean labels (1 has label scratch). Records are hand cleaned and in heavy stock sleeves. title, catalog number and visual grade:

(1) New Orleans Gang - I Still Want You b/w (Look's Like I'm) Breakin' The Ice, Brunswick 7320 vg+

(2) New Orleans Gang - Let's Get Together And Swing b/w The Stars Know vg has edge chip

(3) Percy Have Mercy b/w Look Out, Varsity 8247 vg

(4) I'll Never Make The Same Mistake Again b/w You Can't Tell The Depth Of The Well, RCA 2477 vg+

(5) The Bee Song b/w Tutti Tutti Pizzicato, RCA 2711 vg+

(6) Anticipation Without Realization b/w Everybody's Friend But Nobody's Sweetheart, RCA 3276 vg very clean except for one short deep scratch on B-side

(7) I Wonder b/w I Want to Go To Tokio (sic), Hit 7123 vg+

Please review photos. This is an "as is" auction and winner pays shipping cost. International buyers please remember, all 78's are shipped Priority Air Mail only, includes free insurance. Because of the fragile content, records will be shipped in larger box with additional support. I will not skimp on packaging in order to save a few dollars on shipping cost. Thank you and please visit my companion vintage 78 RPM's I have listed. Combining your wins can save you considerable shipping costs over individual parcel shipments. International buyers remember, I am eligible for Ebay discount for USPS on line prepaid shipping label for PriorityAir Mail parcels, so always withhold payment until you receive my invoice which will reflect a lower cost than the amount stated on auction listing and indicated on eBay automated invoice.

I don't mind rational inquiries and questions that are pertinent to my individual auction listings, but please, before contacting me with any question, read my entire item description and my auction related information. I will contact winning bidder, usually within 24 hours of auction close and provide shipping and payment details. Please, payments must be received within 10 days of my initial invoice providing total cost. I accept Paypal. I do not respond to any nonsensical e-mails, to include requests for shipping cost (shipping cost provided, just click on calculate), and I do not accept offers to close auction and sell at Buy It Now. Thank you.

Currently all my sales are only through ebay auctions. I do not accept want lists or special requests. Thank you for your understanding.

COMBINED SHIPPING - MULTIPLE BIDS POLICY - PLEASE READ

If you win multiple items please wait until I forward you an invoice with adjusted shipping cost and totals prior to making payment. All combined win periods are 10 days Always let me know if you choose to have combined shipping when bidding on additional items that are closing within the 10 day period of your first win. Shipping cost is determined by weight and destination, not number of items. Also, because of the weight and safe packaging method used for 78 RPM records, I will not ship any parcel exceeding 25 pounds, so for those who purchase multiple lots please expect at times you may need to purchase postage for two parcels. For International parcels, remember once weight exceeds 4 pounds or value exceeds $25.00, it must be shipped Priority Air Mail, includes free insurance. Thank you.

SHIPPING COSTS

DOMESTIC:Shipping cost is actual postage plus $1.00 to help defer cost of professional packaging materials, handling and delivery confirmation. I will always try to ship bulk orders the least expensive option, either Media Mail or Parcel Post, unless Priority Mail is requested. I include delivery confirmation with each shipment. Please, click on "Me" for additional shipping information. Illinois State residents will be charged 7.75% sales tax.

INTERNATIONAL: International buyers, please do not forward payment until you receive my invoice. I am eligible for Ebay discount for USPS on line prepaid shipping label for PriorityAir Mail parcels, so always withhold payment until you receive my invoice which will reflect a lower cost than the amount stated on auction listing and indicated on eBay automated invoice. You will not be eligible for shipping discount if you pay prior to receiving my invoice with discount applied. Charge will be determined by weight & destination. Shipping cost is actual postage plus $1.00 to help defer cost of professional packaging materials and handling. ALL International buyers must pay through their own authorized Paypal account. Most International shipments will be Priority Air mail only, includes free insurance. I will not ship to a non-verified US address. I follow Paypal required policy to qualify for total seller protection. Import duty, taxes or other monetary requirements associated with destination country are the buyers responsibility and I am not responsible for Customs delays or Customs fees. Also, shipments to certain destinations USPS will not insure, for those locations, please understand I am not liable for lost or damaged parcels. Expect some International parcels to require Signature confirmation. Please remember, it is unlawful and in violation of eBay policy to ask a seller to falsify customs form. Value and content of your purchase is automatically entered on your customs label eBay shipping form.

RECORDS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED

I do not skimp on packaging 78 RPM records. I do not use flat LP mailers for 78's. If it is only one record or a combined number, all are shipped in new wide boxes designed to accommodate stiff cardboard flats, reinforced cardboard corners, bubble wrap and packaging materials. At times I can ship 78's with albums, but I prefer not to.

RECORD GRADING FOR 78's
Bargain lot items are visually graded. Individual auction records are play graded. I place emphasis on play grade, maintain the highest professional standards, do spot check play grading on all individual auction items and always provide an accurate visual grade and label appearance. I play grade on a quality component system with Ek-O-Kut turntable and a Grado Prestige 78E Mono Pickup Cartridge, diamond stylus and 2-3 grams tracking force. I always keep my grading simple and fair and will not subject my customers to a proliferation of meaningless grades. If a record plays between two grades I always apply the lesser grade, I do not create a grade in an attempt to articulate a borderline evaluation. I do not use Docks grading definitions, I find them confusing and far too blurred for individual interpretations that may create grading disputes between seller and buyer.

nm....near mint, minimal to no surface noise and showing no major signs of wear. General groove appearance is excellent to like new and record has no imperfections.
vg+...very good plus, showing some signs of minor wear with minimal extraneous surface noise. No major imperfections. Grooves may have minor scuffs or surface scratches, at times a slight grayness, especially appearing in the louder passages. A very playable and acceptable copy.
vg....very good, somewhat worn and mishandled copy with audible extraneous surface noise. Grooves may have visual scuffs and scratches, light abrasions from sleeveless existence. Surface noise is prominent enough to impair or overwhelm music. Still a playable copy.
I do not auction poor condition 78''s with cracks, deep scratches, digs, severe edge chips, closed grooves or severely warped. I rarely list poor condition 78's, but at times will if it is a rare item. Poor 78's will generally have a below 50/50 ratio of surface noise over music and may have cracks, deep scratches, digs, edge chips and flake, flutter or warp factor and are sold as is. I do not artificially gloss any of my records.

BARGAIN LOTS
Because of time constraints, all bargain bulk lots are visually graded. I always try to include quality condition records in my bargain lots ranging from vg to mostly vg+ and near mint. I do not include any beater albums in these lots. All bargain lot auctions are "as is". This means every item is guaranteed as described, but if one of the items in the lot is defective or I may have mistakenly overlooked a serious flaw you will only receive a partial credit for that item based on the total cost, you cannot return the entire lot for a full credit. Also, I do not respond to inquiries requesting additional details on bargain bulk lots. Also, winners of bulk lots must take entire lot, you cannot choose only certain records, it's all or nothing, that's why they are clearance lots.

GUARANTEE
Retail music is my full time occupation. Your satisfaction is important to me. I guarantee everything I sell and will be cooperative and understanding towards any of my valued customers who genuinely feel I may have not maintained my grading standards, have overlooked a flaw or manufacturing defect, or have mistakenly misrepresented an item. Postage with insurance for a returned item is your responsibility , returned item must be received in same condition as originally shipped and dispute console mutual agreement not to purchase must be completed in order for me to receive credit for final value fees I accrued. If you are fair, courteous and reasonable with me I will be the same towards you.

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