78 rpm: THE ARKANSAW TRAVELER 78 RPM Columbia 1901? (An American Historical recording)

THE ARKANSAW TRAVELER

Playtested, 100%

Disc grading - Good+

Various pictures uploaded, disc front and rear - apologies for any tripod reflection - and a view of each of the label details. Check 'em out, they're part of the description, too.

You are looking at a listing for an item that is possibly 120 years old. Surface noise and signs of antiquity, either visually or on playback are to be expected.

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the item.

A solitary Traveler is greeted by a Squatter at a log cabin with humorously evasive responses to his questions....and if you like your humor genuinely of antique vintage, this is the 78 for you...it's got it all going on, graded Good+, with trouble free playback, but with the - as expected - low-level surface noise, but no skips, no cracks, chips, dings or dents to the one-sided shellac, the most recent credit date on the label shows December 1901, it's recognized and referenced in various historical recording libraries etc, plus you get to enjoy the back and forth between the two voices from history interacting, interspersed with sections of fiddle playing, and ending with the fiddle getting a bit more of a workout as the side finishes...

Shellac disc.

Released on - Columbia

One sided disc.

Catalog number, taken from the label, No. 21

Style of music, from label details - Descriptive Talking

US issue.

Duration - 3 minutes in total, approx.

No matrix etching

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used and be aware of the full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This approx. 120 year old 78rpm disc I have graded as being in Good+ condition. It plays through with no jumping, skipping or any other major audio horrors.

There is the expected continual low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, typically common to any used shellac disc of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

The label is in good condition, with no major defects, see close-up picture uploaded.

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Rare item, own a piece of history and take a trip down Memory Lane...

Thanks for looking!

:o)

Buy-it-Now, $54.50

Priority Mail service used for 78's, and this is included in the price, please note.

Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

Overseas orders welcome - $35, wherever.

* Records are posted in dedicated oversized record mailing boxes with 4 x corrugated cardboard stiffeners, and an abundance of large sized bubble wrap.

GRADING GUIDE FOR 78rpm DISCS

NM Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

EX+ Plays like new, with few signs of handling. Minor scuffs visible.

EX Very shiny, nearly new looking. No visible signs of wear, inaudible scuffs and scratches.

VG+ Still shiny, but without the lustre of a new record. A few light scratches. Light wear. No skipping or sticking passages.

VG+ Above average, undeniably vintage condition 78 in which scuffs and general use have dulled the finish of the disc. Wear is moderate, but playback is not overly affected, and is free from distortion. Light surface noise, commensurate with age. No skipping or sticking passages.

VG Moderate, even wear throughout, still very playable. Surface noise and scratches, audible but not intrusive.

Good+ Quite playable still, distortion on playback due to surface noise. Music remains loud, in most passages, with scratches and surface noise evident but below music level.

Good+ Serviceable and acceptable playback. Music may sound muffled in some sections. Noticeably heavier scratches and surface marks.

Good Quite obviously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

Good- Music still prominent, with wear and scratches extensive.

Fair Most of music remains audible over continual surface noise, although the vintage 78 experience is an uncomfortable affair. Collection filler material.

Poor Unplayable, and most definitely of interest only to the most dedicated...