78 PRE-WAR JAZZ CAB CALLOWAY - PREFECT 15825 BUGLE CALL RAG/MAN FROM HARLEM V+

SELLING SEVERAL PRE-WAR JAZZ RECORDS THIS WEEK….THESE RECORDS HAVE BEEN VISUALLY GRADED ONLY
I AM A NOVICE GRADER AND HAVE TRIED TO GRADE DOWN RATHER THAN UP…SOME WILL NEED A GOOD CLEANING…THERE ARE SOME RARE TITLES HERE…AM OFFERING THEM ALL AT NO RESERVE WITH A 9.95 STARTING BID.

CAB CALLOWAY
PERFECT 15825

SIDE A: BUGLE CALL RAG

SIDE B: MAN FROM HARLEM

CONDITION: V+







The VJM Record Grading System
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG- (LP). 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) G+ LP. 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.
V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.
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.
NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.
Abbreviations: sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc = lamination crack; cr = crack; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; rc = rim chip; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible. SB=Sunburst (Decca). DJ=Disc Jockey or Sample Copy. TT=Truetone label OKeh













****YOUR RECORD WILL BE PACKED WITH GREAT CARE BETWEEN SQUARES OF STURDY CARDBOARD….I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES…IT MAY TAKE UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS TO SHIP YOUR RECORD…I HAVE A FULL-TIME REGULAR JOB AND FAMILY…PLEASE CONSIDER THIS BEFORE BIDDING…THANK YOU****  526 (GS 6.6.6 (526))