78 RPM VEE JAY 866 STAPLE SINGERS GOSPEL RHYTHM & BLUES R&B LOW IS THE WAY '58 ?

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Up for auction is a Gospel Rhythm & Blues 78 RPM recorded by the Staple Singers on Vee Jay 866.  

Low Is The Way / On My Way To Heaven 

Roebuck "Pops" Staples was born in Mississippi in 1914 and eventually moved to the famed Dockery
Plantation where he was influenced by some of the greats such as Charlie Patton, who also hailed from Dockery's. 
Also on this record is his daughter, Mavis Staples, who recorded with Prince in the early '90s and also sang the 
opening theme song to the Chevy Chase movie, Christmas Vacation, which was recorded at Paisley Park Studios. 

This was recorded and issued in 1958...late in the game for 78 records.

Tracks recorded using NO filtering or noise reduction can be heard here. (If link doesn't work, please visit the
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The VJM Record Grading System For 78 RPM:

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 luster of a new record, few light scratches.

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

V- Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. 

Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ Gray 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.

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The VJM Grading System for LP (and 45 RPM):

M As new and unplayed.

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

VG+ Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

VG Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

VG- Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

G+ Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

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

G- Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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This record grades E+ with excellent shine and few handling marks.

Please listen to raw audio here for better discernment. (If link to audio doesn't work, please visit the page using my
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Records will be very securely packaged for shipment. Please let me know if you would like them insured.

I try my best to describe and grade these as accurately as possible...I will gladly accept returns if you are not satisfied.

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International shipping prices will be actual cost to be calculated after auction ends.

Good luck!