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78 rpm: Willy Love 78 rpm TRUMPET: Shady Lane Blues/ 21 Minutes to 9 Rare Blues
My 78rpms are sold: Used as is.... (VJM grading system for 78rpms)
As I am not an expert in grading 78 rpms, I had the grading checked by a friend of mine who is an expert in rare vintage 78rpms and who sells regularly on Ebay and who uses the VJM grading system for 78rpms) ;
Condition:E
Sold Used as is: What you see is what you get.
Please judge for your self and check all photos.
Will be shipped in a brand new mailer 12/12/6 inch box between carton, in between peanuts.
if you want to lock it in make offer i can't refuse via Ebay message.
Nice..... RARE 78 rpm
Note : items will be shipped via the Ebay system to the address of buyer on the Ebay label
PS: Any questions about my auctions please communicate before one places a bid. Remember all items are sold as is, with no returns. I do not always know when/where the record was pressed or year of release, i describe the items as best as i can and add photos of the items. I grade the items visible and do not describe nor guarantee what i have no knowledge of or what is not is mentioned in the description. What you see is what you get, so please judge for your self. Communicate all your questions please. No returns in principle as i am retiring from my lifelong collection. In case there would be an issue when the item is received by buyer please contact me immediately.
Please no "remorse buyers"; if your not sure out of my description or photos, or my answers when you ask before the auction ends, please do not bid at all. I do my best to respond in time with all information i have.
The VJM Record Grading System for 78rpms:
N (78)
As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78)
Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78)
Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78)
Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches. E- (78)
Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
V+ (78)
V+ is 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 (78)
Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78)
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+ (78)
Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G (78)
Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78)
Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
F (78)
Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P(78) unplayable..bad ( just suitable for framing).
The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognised system for grading both 78s and LPs. It is used by virtually all jazz, blues, personality and most pre-war record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage.