Blues 78 Texas Star Talent 806 Willie Lane Little Brother
$
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Star Talent 806 by Willie Lane (Little Brother)
Howlin’ Wolfe Blues / Black Cat Rag = V+
Very Good plus condition, light surface marks, looks closer to E- with a few light spot marks (either embedded dirt or flaws in the pressing), plays with some scuff sounds in right channel mostly toward the end of side a and the beginning of side b, I got best results reducing the scuffing noise using an older Shure 44 stylus (hear stereo sample), Texas artist, vocal/guitar with bass, Fort Worth, 1949
I have been collecting & playing traditional blues for over 40 years. Many of the records offered for sale have been in my collection for some time. Records are graded visually and confirmed by playing. I grade 78s conservatively using the VJM scale. This means records graded N- are nearly spotless and records graded G, although considerably worn, still play with music being slightly dominant to surface noise. Specific flaws will be noted along with the grade.
N- (almost New) E+, E (Excellent, low surface noise) E-, V+, V (Very good, medium surface noise) V-, G+, G (not so Good, heavy surface noise but still plays) G-, F (Fairly bad) P (Poor)
note: I visited Willie Lane at his home in Fort Worth in the mid-1970’s. He had suffered from a stroke and had not been playing much guitar. We talked a little about Funny Papa Smith and also his interest in playing music again. He died in 1976.
click here to listen to stereo mp3 sample
United States: All 78s will be shipped in an over-sized box, secured between cardboard squares with plenty of packing material and sent USPS Media Mail. The shipping cost is $6.00 for one 78 and $.50 for each additional 78. Please wait for an invoice from me with the correct total. Records will be sent Priority Mail if requested. The cost will vary depending on the destination. Payment will be requested at the closing of each auction listing. I will hold up to five 78s for multiple shipping. My grading is guaranteed to your satisfaction. A full refund of the winning bid (not postage) will be awarded on return of any item in its original condition within 14 days of purchase. Canada: 78s will be shipped USPS first class international = $18.00 postage for one 78 and $5 for each additional 78. Europe: 78s will be shipped USPS first class international = $25.00 postage for one 78 and $6 for each additional 78.
Attention: Washington State residents will be charged sales tax on total amount of purchase including postage.
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