(Blind) Lemon Jefferson

Rambler Blues / Struck Sorrow Blues

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Description:  Up for auction is a 1926 Blues 78 RPM record by (Blind) Lemon Jefferson on Paramount 12541. (Check pics as part of the description)

 NO RESERVE! The sides are Rambler Blues & Struck Sorrow Blues.  Rated V+ (78)

* That's a hair on the record in the first picture and not a scratch. 

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(Blind) Lemon Jefferson

Rambler Blues -12541 A / Struck Sorrow Blues -12541 B

Item Information

Quantity

1

Item Location

West Helena, Arkansas, United States, 72390

Label

Paramount

Item Number

12541

Physical Grade A :: B

V+

Genre

Blues, Pre-War

Format

10" 78

Duration Single

Special Attributes 1st Edition

Speed 78RPM

Style Country Blues

 LABEL:  Paramount

CATALOG NUMBER: 12541

ARTIST:  (Blind) Lemon Jefferson

TITLES: A. RAMBLER BLUES

               B. STRUCK SORROW BLUES

PERFORMANCE/ ARTIST INFO:   --fine LEMON sides from circa late 1926 in super condition  - from the Don Kent collection

CONDITION:

                 Side A : V+

                 Side B:   V+

OTHER:     ........ --clean copy

Our standard domestic shipping method is media mail with a delivery receipt and is $7.08 for one 10" or 12" record. If we are able to send additional records for the same price we do it. Often we are able to get 2-4 records safely in a domestic/media mail box without adjusting the fee. If we can do it, we will!

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NOTE ABOUT MY GRADING: I grade VISUALLY unless I spot a defect like a dig, stressed groove, bad lam, crack,  et cetera which requires me to play the record to properly evaluate it. Before putting them up for auction, each record is tested. 

The VJM Record Grading System is an internationally-used and recognized system for grading both 78s and LPs. It is used by virtually all serious record dealers and collectors alike, with an easily understood sequence of letters to show grades and a system of abbreviations to show faults and damage. 

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.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78)  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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. 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 graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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.

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