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78 rpm: ROBERT JOHNSON Vocalion 4002 Stop Breakin' Down Blues/Honeymoon Blues RARE 78
4,619.00 USD
2,900.00 USD
09 Aug 2022
02 Aug 2022
4 bids
1333
645
United States
Used
VOCALION 4002
Blues
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ROBERT JOHNSON
VOCALION 4002
STOP BREAKIN' DOWN BLUES
HONEYMOON BLUES
King of the Delta Blues, it is Robert Johnson from his last session in 1937. STOP BREAKIN' DOWN BLUES is a great Blues, which was later covered by Sonny Boy Williamson, Baby Boy Warren and the Rolling Stones.
Seldom offered for sale.
CONDITION: V this record has considerable play, groove wear and some needle marks. However, it is not a juke box 78 with deep wear. The label has a scratch on the HONEYMOON side, but not bad enough to penetrate the label.
Standard 78 Grading:
N- NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed. Full luster. Slight signs of handling
E+ EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use or handling.
E EXCELLENT - Almost full luster. Mild signs of play, but no serious wear, scratches or scuffs.
E- EXCELLENT MINUS - Some luster remains, but record has some apparent wear, scuffs and / or scratches. Still a pretty nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.
V+ VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuff and / or scratches. Still plays pretty well but is clearly a used record. An AVERAGE USED 78 is in the V to V+ range.
V VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but probably still plays pretty well. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.
V- VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise.
G GOOD - Very rough, deeply gray, surface noise about equal to music.
F FAIR - Really beat 78 that may skip. Surface noise exceeds music.
Shipping Details: 78s require special attention. Deep, oversized boxes are used. The 78s are sandwiched between at least four cardboard filler pads (slats) and packed with styrofoam peanuts and/or bubble wrap for safe arrival. I do not use LP mailers or 10 inch pizza box mailers.
Postage: USA. Priority Mail for expensive 78s $14.00.
Postage International: International First Class is $28.00.
Background: I have been a collector and occasional seller since 1967. You can buy with confidence because I am an experienced grader and packer.
Guaranty: Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for full refund if not satisfied. Buyer pays return postage. There has been very little loss, breakage or dissatisfaction over the years.
Feedback: If you are satisfied, please leave positive feedback, as I will for you. It really helps the seller with eBay and other buyers. Thank you.
So save your pounds, marks, schillings, francs, euros, shekels, pesos, even gold and silver because many great Blues, R&B and DOO-WOP 45s and 78s, from the RALPH SHURLEY COLLECTION are forthcoming. Please mark me as a favorite.