1583. PAIR OF VINTAGE 78 RPM RECORDS, VARSITY 6016 AND 8052 ~ BOTH ORIGINALLY RECORDED FOR CROWN RECORDS IN 1931

RECORD 1 (6016):

ARTIST/GROUP:  Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra

 

TITLE(S):  "Tiger Rag" / "I'll Be Glad When Your Dead You Rascal You" (announcement at beginning, vocals by Claude Jones)

 

DESCRIPTION:  Jazz band instrumental and/or vocal

 

GRADE:  Excellent Minus (E-)

 

CONDITION NOTES:  Labels are bright and crisp with a few light visible scuffs and scratches (more scratches on "Rascal" label).  Record surfaces are glossy with visible light scuffs and scratches.  This item plays with good fidelity, plenty of volume, and light surface noise on both sides.

RECORD 2 (8052): ARTIST/GROUP:  Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra

TITLE(S):  "Blue Rhythm" / "Sugar Foot Stomp"

DESCRIPTION:  Jazz Band Instrumentals

GRADE:  Excellent Minus (E-)

 

CONDITION NOTES:  Labels are bright and crisp with a few light visible scuffs and scratches.  Record surfaces are glossy with visible light scuffs and scratches.  This item plays with good fidelity, plenty of volume, and light surface noise on both sides.

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GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM:

N (78). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

 

E+ (78). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

 

E  (78). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

 

E- (78). Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

 

V+ (78).  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 (78). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

 

V- (78). 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+ (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.