BING CROSBY 78 RPM ALBUM - 4 RECORDS- "COWBOY SONGS VOLUME 1"- 1946 DECCA A-514 

I don't have an elaborate record playing system - just my little Newcomb Model PS-146 Solid State portable player, but I have played all of these records and the sound grade would be excellent +, unless otherwise noted in the Notes.  

I use the Vintage Jazz Mart (VJM) Record Grading System (see below).  I am conservative in my grading and try to be honest about the condition.  I don't want Buyers to be disappointed. 

Most of these old 78s have slight surface noise on my player.  There are some light wear, scuffs, but no cracks or serious scratches or chips.  I have played all of these records and they are very nice.

LABEL

NUMBER

TITLE

MUSICIANS

GRADE

NOTE

Decca

25000A

Home On The Range

Victor Young & His Orchestra

E

Much of original shine, looks new

Decca

25000B

When The Bloom Is On The Sage

John Scott Trotter & His Frying Pan Five
Assisted by The Foursome

E-

Much of original shine, very slt sfc noise

Decca

250001A

I'm An Old Cowhand

Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra

V+

Slt sfc noise, very slt shine

Decca

25001B

There's A Gold Mine In The Sky

Eddie Dunsledter at the Organ

V+

Slt sf noise, very slt shine

Decca

250002A

Mexicali Rose

John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra

V

Some of original shine

Decca

250002B

Silver On The Sage

John Scott Trotter & His Orchestra

V

Some of original shine

Decca

250003A

Take Me Back To My Boots & Saddle

Victor Young & His Orchestra

E-

Much of original shine

Decca

250003B

My Little Buckaroo

Victor Young & His Orchestra

E-

Much of original shine

The Album Cover is in acceptable condition with wear on edges and spine.  Inside the cover is nice and clean, with some great photos of Stan Kenton and the Band (see pictures).
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The Vintage Jazz Mart (VJM) Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognized system for grading 78s. It is used by virtually all serious record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage.

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+

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.

P

Unplayable.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = lig