BUNK JOHNSON Hot Jazz AUTOGRAPHED RCAVictor HJ7 4x78
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BUNK JOHNSON and his New Orleans Band
"Hot Jazz"
Autographed!
I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate / A Closer Walk With Thee / Snag It / One Sweet Letter From You / High Society / Darktown Strutters' Ball / Franklin Street Blues / When The Saints Go Marching In
4 disc 78 RPM set, RCA Victor set HJ7, record #s 40-0126, 40-0127, 40-0128, 40-0129
Includes 4 page (2 leaf) booklet which is bound in with the records sleeves of the book. The first page is autographed, reads "Willie Bunk Johnson". There is little smearing on the signature indicating that it was hand signed. I have every reason to believe this is an authentic signature (this collection that I am selling included other sets autographed by Doc Evans, George Lewis, and Sid Bechet).
Note: 3 of the discs have green labels while the one of the discs (40-0127) has a black label. It is the correct disc (correct # and tracks) but might have been a replacement for the original green labled disc.
Another little goodie with this set....taped inside the back cover is a program for a live performance at the Terrace Cafe on N. Clark St. Chicago. Program states that Bunk, Don Ewell, Lonnie Johnson, Chipie Hill, Lovie Austin were performing. I presume this is the event where the autograph was obtained.
Discs rate V+ or better. Some scuffing, more on some of the discs, but no scratches or skips. Strong sound on all. Very clean labels with a few light spindle marks
Book very good with just some light shelfwear on the front, heavy edgewear on the bottom and spots of lighter edgewear on the top and side. Back cover has some discoloration and some stains. Spine is strong, but has some cracking along the fold. Booklet is very good and very clean.
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Shipping $4.00 to US via USPS media mail. International varies, please wait for invoice. I will combine shipping, although for safe packing, each additional 78 will be $1. If purchasing mulitple records, please wait for an invoice before payment.
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The records I am selling are from a family member who owned and operated a record store in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, specializing in Jazz. These records are mostly from his private collection and have been very well cared for.
78 RPM records are conservatively graded using VJM grading system:
N. As new and 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.
