Sold Date: January 27, 2025
Start Date: January 22, 2025
Final Price: $299.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 3
Seller Feedback: 159
Buyer Feedback: 362

This item is not for sale. Gripsweat is an archive of past sales and auctions, none of the items are available for purchase.

Part of my father’s collection, Jay Monroe sr. the record has been extremely well cared for and stored properly. Dad collected records for over 50 years amassing tens of thousands of records (not an exaggeration as much as I would like it to be) on labels such as Sun, Chess, Checker, Duke, Excello, Imperial, Meteor, Modern and RPM to name a few. He also collected obscure labels and all pre and post war genres. His focus was 50’s blues/RnB and Soul but extended into Country, Gospel, Vocal and Jazz. I am not a record “flipper” I’m just trying to do right by my father and his life’s work. I am his son and I do not collect records I am auctioning them so others can appreciate his work and passion. Welcome to Monroe Rare Records, we’re a little different!

Record Details and Description:

ARTIST: LIGHTNING HOPKINS

TITLE: SANTA FE BLUES & SOME DAY BABY

LABEL: RPM

EDITION: ORIGINAL PRESSING

GRADE: VG+ There are 2 inaudible scuffs at the top of side A.

*All Domestic Orders Shipped USPS PRIORITY WITH A FLAT RATE AND WITH TRACKING NUMBERS 

*ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED VIA THE EBAY SHIPPING HUB, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE. CUSTOMS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT BUT EBAY’S HUB GETS THEM TO THEIR DESTINATION WITH TRACKING. BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS AND SAVE ON SHIPPING!

If you use Popsike etc for reference make sure you read the listings for condition, zoom in on the record for visual confirmation of condition and view the price history. The latest one that sold does not necessarily set the bar. And there is a night and day difference between VG- and M-.

IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNSATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL MAKE IT RIGHT. THAT IS MY 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!

All records are play tested on an LP AT-120x with upgraded stylus, one for 45/33’s “ML” and an “SP” for 78’s.

PLEASE NOTE: no matter how clean the vinyl is, these are 60+ year-old records. They may play with some soft surface noise. Buy with this in mind.

Grading Scale-

(M-) My highest grade, a gem quality like new disc with full blazing gloss. Record was only played a handful of times, will show marks made by 50’s paper sleeve removal and possibly the beginning of a ring on label. Some labels were more prone to this than others. Record was properly cleaned and stored. I do not use “Mint” for 60+ year old records. A M- grade is a top collector piece.

(VG+) Can occasionally be “strong VG+” in certain instances. A very nice, above average record. Will show signs of use such as minor paper sleeve scuffs and/or ring wear. A very nice above average record. Vinyl retains the majority, if not all of its original gloss and playback is excellent. A collectable record.

(VG) Vinyl displays more scuffs but gloss is still present. Playback still has nice fidelity. Eyelash sleeve scuffing around most of the surface. There may be some very light surface noise and/or a tick or very slight warp (should be identified in description) but plays all the way through without skips.

(VG-) Vinyl has many more scuffs and some scratches (will be noted in description) but most will still have gloss left, others may not so refer to pictures. Many of these often play quite well and make acceptable options, until a better one comes along. After test playing, I will note any specific issue. If not noted, disc may playback with some minor surface noise and/or ticks

(G+) Close to the same as a VG-, the playback far surpasses its looks.

(G & G-) I do not sell these grade records online.