Billie Holliday - Strange Fruit / Fine and Mellow - Commodore Classics in Swing
  $   89

 


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Jan 23, 2026 Sold Date
Nov 25, 2025 Start Date
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Description

BILLIE HOLIDAY ORIGINAL STRANGE FRUIT / FINE AND MELLOW 78 RPM Commodore 526 Classics in Swing

Item Details

  • Artist: Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra

    • Accompaniement: Piano Interlude by Sonny White (on A-side), Trumpet Obligato by Frankie Newton (on B-side)

  • Record Label: Commodore ("Classics in Swing" - Red Label)

  • Catalog Number: 526

  • Matrix / Take Number (if visible): WP-2440 (A-Side: Strange Fruit) / WP-2440A (B-Side: Fine and Mellow)

  • Songs:

    • A-Side: Strange Fruit (Lewis Allan)

    • B-Side: Fine and Mellow (Billie Holiday)

  • Approx. Year: 1939

  • Genre: Vocal Jazz / Blues / Historical Jazz

✨ Artist Spotlight

Billie Holiday (Lady Day) was one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, transforming every song she sang with deep emotional weight and unique phrasing. This record contains her iconic, groundbreaking original recording of "Strange Fruit," a protest song that is one of the most significant musical statements of the 20th century.

Condition & Disclosure

Record Grade (Visual): VG- (Very Good Minus)

  • Notes - The shellac is glossy with light surface scuffs and scattered minor superficial scratches across both sides. There are no chips or deep gouges. Surface noise should be expected when played due to the visible wear.
  • Labels - The Commodore red labels are generally clean with clear print. There is a small checkmark in the upper-left quadrant of the label on the "Strange Fruit" side.
  • CRITICAL FLAW - No chips or cracks are visible on the edge.
  • IMPORTANT: This record has not been tested for playability. It is sold strictly VISUALLY GRADED and is UNTESTED. Due to the vintage nature and lack of testing equipment, this item is sold AS-IS.


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