Sold Date: September 18, 2024
Start Date: August 31, 2024
Final Price: $56.78 (USD)
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 CAB CALLOWAY  MInnie The Moocher / Kickin the Gong Around  1943 BRUNSWICK  80015
Plays: VG+ / looks V+  Hear a cut in the picture section Sleeve: NM this 78 came from a 1943 self titled Cab Calloway album B-1004 so obviously this is not the sleeve it was released in. I purchased some NM Brunswick sleeves on eBay & I'm throwing this sleeve in. The sleeve was not advertised as a reproduction but it is in such good shape I'm suspicious that it might be. (see the last picture)

Of course I combine records for cheaper shipping.

VJM 78 Grading Scale

N:As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can

categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N-:Nearly New, 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 sleeves.

E : Excellent. 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 : Very Good 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 : Good Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- ; F ; and P The VJM system has these designations for records in extremely poor condition.

GRADING

M: Mint. I only use this grade on sealed records

NM: Like new or darn close with no more than a couple of insignificant defects.

EX:  Plays just a bit under near mint 

VG++: A very strong VG+

VG+: A record that has experienced normal use. Will have audible imperfections.

VG : Many only surface lines or may have 1 or more small scratches .Background sound but still enjoyable. Sleeve defects will be noted.

VG-: significant background sound from various defects but music always quite audible above it. Sleeve has some damage that will be noted.

G+: The defects are very pronounced & need explanation. 

G: This is a record that will still play but has so many or such bad defects that you will get more enjoyment using it as a frisbee.