Georgia Tom & Tampa Red Vocalion 1216
'It's Tight Like That' / 'Grievin' Me Blues'
10" 78 rpm record, originally recorded Chicago, October 1928 Vocal with piano. Guitar by Tampa Red.
Georgia Tom Dorsey, vocal with piano Tampa Red, guitar

GRADE:  G+ to V-, plays ok, some blasting on Tight Like That, which is very good hokum style. Still very enjoyable. Grievin' Me Blues is a particularly good listen! Plays well. Great blues!

ITEM DETAILS:  Scratches / grey grooves & some blasting / wear typical of age, mostly even wear. Sound is strong with background noise common with 78s. Your playback may vary, depending on how you EQ which helps a lot. The record plays through fine on my setup. See photos and ask any questions.

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GRADING 

VJM system for 78 RPM records

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 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.

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.

SHIPPING / CUSTOMS / PACKING etc.

US high bidder to add approx. $6.50 for USPS Media Mail shipping & handling, calculated shipping listed by eBay.

US high bidder to add approx. $16.00 for USPS Priority shipping. 

Packing will be careful, record sandwiched between cardboard squares, "floated" with ample padding inside a larger box. Standard safe procedure for 78 rpm records. Shipping cost includes packing material and handling, which may include re-purposed or recycled box.

Canada high bidder please use USPS calculator to determine rate for a two- to three-pound box - generally US$24.00 shipping (for most locations).

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Other countries can be figured based on USPS rates for a two- to three-pound box - generally $30-$65 depending on service and destination.

International shipping up to four pounds will be sent by USPS First Class International. Over four pounds there is a big increase in postal rates.

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