78 RPM - Bessie Smith & Bessemer Singers Columbia 14538 "Moan You Mourners" E
  $   100

 


$ 100 Sold For
Nov 18, 2022 Sold Date
Nov 11, 2022 Start Date
3   Number Of Bids
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Description


ARTIST:   Bessie Smith & Bessemer Singers


LABEL:    Columbia 14538


TITLES:   Moan You Mourners / On Revival Day


CONDITION: E 


DESCRIPTION: Scarce, late Bessie Smith Columbia and the Bessemer Singers with Alex Hill backing them on piano.  "Moan You Mourners" E. Plays excellent, music is loud and clear and quiet playing surface. As good as it gets on 78. 


"On Revival Day" E/E-. Music is loud and clear with very light surface noise below. 


I use the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:


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.


F  Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P  Unplayable.


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