Sold Date: September 14, 2020
Start Date: August 21, 2020
Final Price: $20.00 (USD)
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PRE WAR BLUES 78 Bessie Smith Columbia 35675 Empty Bed Blues Parts 1 and 2

PRE WAR BLUES 78 Bessie Smith Columbia 35675 Empty Bed Blues Parts 1 and 2

VJM Grade: E

78’s - The VJM 78 Grading System

N As new and probably 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+ Generally an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use have 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 graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ Gray throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still generally higher than surface noise.

G- Music still generally prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F Most of music generally remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable

P Generally unplayable. This will usually be for sale due to extreme rarity in any condition

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