Sold Date: August 26, 2023
Start Date: August 19, 2023
Final Price: £12.00 (GBP)
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Two records on US Velvet Tone featuring the wonderful Annette Hanshaw on vocals.
Note damage to 'Mean To Me' in description below.
Annette Hanshaw with the New England Yankees (Ben Selvin Orch. w. Dorsey brothers)
Velvet Tone 1859-V  Recorded January 1929.
A: A Precious Little Thing Called Love  (Plays good V+ with a couple of ticks.  1" lam crack does not sound.)
B: Mean To Me  (Plays V+, slight swish at beginning, a few short light scratches, ** sticking needle run 30s from end **.)
 
Frank Ferera's Hawaiian Trio, v. Annette Hanshaw
Velvet Tone 1713-V  Recorded c. August 1928.
A: Get Out And Get Under The Moon  (Plays E-)
B: Lonely Nights In Hawaii  (Plays E-)


These records are graded using the VJM grading system, and were play tested using a Goldring L55 with a Stanton 500 cartridge and a 3.0ml TC stylus.

I have been collecting 78s for nearly 20 years, and will pack very carefully using sturdy double-walled boxes.  I am happy to combine shipments on multiple wins to save on postage costs.  Please request an invoice and wait for my response before paying.  I can get up to 5 records in the initial postage band.  UK postage on over 5 records will be £9.50 up to a maximum of 15 records per box.

If you have any questions, please ask!

VJM grading guide for 78s
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 lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  
V+ 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 greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.