78rpm (3) Johnnie Johnson's Orch TEST PRESSINGS Victor Talking Machine Co, 1927

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You are bidding on THREE Johnnie Johnson's Orchestra TEST PRESSINGS! Details for each are as follows;

Disc 1: LOVELY LADY Fox Trot with vocal refrain, plays good. Disc has pencil marks across grooves, and across label....someone did a "Grave rubbing" on the label to find out the info that was stamped into the disc. Dates at 1927. Rough, square edge, cutter test grooves in lead-in. VICTOR TALKING MACHINE CO. Plays V+

Disc 2: BELIEVE YOU'RE HAPPY Fox Trot with vocal refrain, dated 1927. Disc has pencil marks across grooves and across label....to read writing in record under label. NICE recording. Very upbeat and bouncy. Rough, square edge, two cutter test grooves in lead in. Plays V+

Disc 3: I do not believe that this is a Victor Talking Machine Co disc....but it is indeed Johnnie Johnson's Orchestra, performing PRECIOUS (a song of 1926, I believe), with a vocal refrain. Disc has playing wear, and I grade it dead accurate V-. Great song, though.

I am keeping these three discs together, as they were found. I feel there is significance to the three discs staying together.

-PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE, I WILL GLADLY ASSIST-

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I audition all records COMPLETELY (and several times!) on a modern turntable with a lightweight sapphire stylus. RECORDS WILL BE PACKED PROPERLY WITH NEW PACKING MATERIALS between several sheets of cardboard, surrounded by packing peanuts, in a sturdy box.

I will gladly combine purchases to save you money on shipping. Keep bidding, and send me a message when you are done and ready for the combined invoice.

I take excellent care in packing, to assure a safe delivery. Read my feedback!

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THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM

N (78) As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

V+ (78) 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. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) 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+ (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.