Bing Crosby 1934 Test Pressing 78 RPM Straight From The Shoulder Acetate Rare NM
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Description
Up for auction is an incredibly rare, historic piece of music history: an original 1934 test pressing/acetate featuring the legendary Bing Crosby.
This remarkable disc features the track "Straight From The Shoulder," recorded during Crosby's Los Angeles sessions. The sleeve features handwritten archival details documenting the specific matrix code, artist, title, and the exact recording date of July 5, 1934. For serious collectors of early jazz, pop vocal history, and rare 78 RPM era artifacts, a blank-label studio pressing like this is the ultimate acquisition.
Details:
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Artist/Brand: Bing Crosby
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Title: Straight From The Shoulder (Matrix LA-183-A-2)
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Format: 78 RPM Test Pressing / Acetate / Shellac Disc
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Year: 1934 (Dated 5 July 1934)
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Condition: VG to VG+ (Visual grading shows clean, well-preserved grooves with minor surface handling marks typical of archival studio discs; blank label is clean).
Condition Notes: In conservative grading terms, the playing surface remains in Very Good (VG) to Very Good Plus (VG+) condition. The grooved surface retains a brilliant luster with only faint surface marks that do not affect the integrity of the material. The blank black center label is unmarred. The vintage paper sleeve carries handwritten historical notations but remains structurally intact.
Collector Appeal & Vibe: Test pressings and studio acetates from the 1930s rarely survive outside of studio archives or premier private collections. This represents an authentic glimpse into the golden era of crooners and radio. It is a brilliant display piece, historical artifact, and an indispensable addition to a definitive Bing Crosby or early 20th-century media archive.
Shipping & Handling:
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Safe, professional packaging explicitly designed for delicate vintage media (rigid cardboard protection to prevent bending or cracking).
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