1923 Sidney Bechet w. Clarence Williams Blue Five 78 Okeh 4925 WILD CAT BLUES

$

101

1923 New Orleans Jazz by Clarence Williams Blue Five
OKEH 4925
WILD CAT BLUES /  KANSAS CITY MAN BLUES
Nice playing V to V+ good gloss, very light touch of playwear, plays loud and clear with light background.  Solid playing copy.  There is an edge chip that flakes about the first 5-6 grooves or as pictured.  When tested, the pops are on the lead in, the record tracks fine with no skips on my trusty Newcomb unit.  A solid playing copy of a 103 year old disc!

No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 


SHIPPING
DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
MEDIA MAIL      $5
PRIORITY U.S.A. $13


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue.  No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)

Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)

RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

I like the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

• N. As new and 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+. 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. Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
• V-. 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+. Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
• G. Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
• G-. Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
• F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
• P. Unplayable