selling jazz records since 1973

Records are inspected, vacuum cleaned, and play graded before listing,

 and inspected again before shipping, to insure customer satisfaction.

A high grade reference system is employed for accurate grading.

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Johnny Hodges and His Orchestra

The Blues

Norgran MG N-1061

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Featuring Johnny Hodges, Emmett Berry, Lawrence Brown, Ben Webster,

Ted Brannon, Red Callender, J. C. Heard, Arthur Clark, Leroy Lovett, and others

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Record Description & Grade

(eBay letter grade  / equivalent numerical grade)

NM / 95+

the record was seldom played, superficial handling marks on the record surface are inaudible

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Jacket Description & Grade

EX+ / 85-90

 laminated frame jacket, light/very light shelf wear, minor edge wear

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GRADING AND PLAYABILITY CODE

Mint/N = An unused record, no wear of any kind / 100

Mint Minus (NM) = A record played infrequently, no surface wear of any kind. / 98-99+

Excellent Plus ( EX+) = A carefully used record, minor handling marks are inaudible. / 90-95+

Excellent (EX) = A record played often, light to moderate handling marks are greatly

inaudible. Minor scratches of short duration and low intensity are the chief feature of light usage. 80-90

Very Good Plus+ =  A record that still plays musically, despite light background surface noise. 65-75.

In the listing body, both the letter grade and numerical grade will be used in the description.

NUMERICAL COMPARISON SCALE (OF USE) 

Mint/N=100, NM=98-99+, EX+=90-95+, EX=80-90, VG+=65-75.