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The Rip Chords ABCO 105 78 "I LOVE YOU THE MOST " / "LET'S DO THE RAZZLE DAZZLE"
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The Rip Chords 1950s DooWop group from Chicago,
Members: Leon Arnold (Lead / First Tenor) - John Gillespie (Alto) - George Vinyard (First Tenor) - David Hargrove (Second Tenor) - Lester Martin (Bass)
ABCO105 A US jazz and blues label from Chicago, IL, founded by Joe Brown and Eli Toscano
"WHEN YOU'RE ALONE"
B/W
"DOWN AND OUT"
Listen to both sides. What you hear is what you get.
Plays loud & clear.
N- (78) Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage
labels -(see photos)
The VJM Record Grading System.
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
VG+ Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.
V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.
G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.
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Box E-2