Blues LP: Blues, Candy and Big Maybelle, Savoy 14011

$

192

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This is an original copy of what can only be described as a stunning album. Released in 1958, the songs were mostly recorded in 1956 & 1957 when Big Maybelle (Mable Smith) was at her peak. Every track is great, the sound quality is superb. The lead-out groove contains the stamp "RV" meaning it was personally engineered (or approved) by Rudy Van Gelder. There are many great musicians backing her up, most notably Mickey Baker on guitar. It just doesn't get much better than this, it's one of my most prized records. I picked this up at the legendary record store Audrey & Dell's in Buffalo, NY many years ago. They used it as a demo record so it has some signs of use, but it still plays beautifully.

Comments

As mentioned in the description, this was a demo copy in a record store. It has a Sample Copy stamp all over the back cover and on both labels. Still, it is in excellent condition, only a few very light scratches. You will hear some clicks and pops (the sample offered is probably the noisiest part of the record) but there is no significant wear, the vinyl still has its original sheen and these original 1950s pressings had wonderful, rich sound that you just don't get with re-issues or digital. This copy is mono, as far as I know there was never a stereo release of this LP.

The cover has very minor ring wear on the front - you can hardly see it. There is a six inch seam split along the back, caused I think more from age that any wear or abuse.

It should be noted that both the cover and the label list side 2 track 1 as Blues, Early Early but it is actually A Little Bird Told Me. I don't know if this affects the value or gives any indication that is is an earlier or later pressing.

My records are graded conservatively, I am primarily selling my personal collection, so they're not new, they are used. LPs are graded visually, under bright light. They may be played for sampling, but not all the way through.

Most listings have a sound sample included. It is intended to give you an idea what the record sounds like on a turntable of reasonable quality and the sample includes a few seconds of the lead-in so you can hear the background noise. While mp3 samples can't give you perfect fidelity, my samples are not edited (except for time) or filtered in any way. What you hear is as close as possible to what you get.

Grades and code information

I do not use the term "mint", that is for coin collectors, nor do I use +++ or other confusing mid-grades, I only use the following:

E -

The highest grade I give. A record that apparently has never been played (except by me, on good quality equipment) and has no obvious storage damage. Just like new. For a cover, it would be clean with no ring wear, no seam splits and no writing, probably kept in plastic all its life.

VG +

An excellent record, signs of normal, light use or some storage scuffs but no deep scratches, it plays clear, strong and relatively noise free. A cover may have minor wear or tiny seam splits, maybe some writing on the back. Labels may have minor wear or marks.

VG

Still a good record but showing some signs of heavier use, very light (usually inaudible) scratches. Plays well with some background noise. A cover may show some ring wear, small seam splits, writing or maybe the laminate is peeling (on older style covers). Labels may have minor damage or writing that can't be removed.

VG -

Signs of wear, a few scratches, but still a very usable record that will play with satisfaction on good equipment. Cover may need cleaning, have some significant seam splits, writing on the front. Labels may have a tear, or have a sticker or have been damaged by a sticker that has been removed.

F +

More significant wear, some scratches that affect play, noisy but playable. This is for records that are more collectable and hard to find in good shape. Specific defects will always be noted in the description. Cover could be completely split along one edge.

F

Getting kind of rough. Still plays reasonably well. It would have to be a really rare LP for me to list it in this shape. Cover may have writing or moisture damage.

F -

I'll probably never list an LP in this shape - it would play poorly, maybe skip. If I do list one, rub it with shoe polish and hang it on the wall. Throw the cover away.

• Pitiful
• There I've Said It Again
• Candy
• So Long
• Ramblin' Blues
• A Little Bird Told Me *
• Ring Dang Dilly
• That's A Pretty Good Love
• Mean To Me
• Tell Me Who

The shipping price reflects my actual cost for postage and materials. Basically I charge the same in U.S. dollars as I have to pay in Canadian dollars to send a parcel. The two currencies vary in exchange rates but on average, over the past year the difference is about 10%, which covers materials.

All items are shipped from Canada. Canada Post rates are higher than standard USPS rates, there is no media mail offered and the cost of airmail rises dramatically when the weight goes over 500 grams (about 1 lb.)

A standard LP packed for shipping weighs just about 500 grams so older, heavier LPs may cost more and double LPs certainly will. I gladly combine wins to save on shipping but unfortunately this doesn't work well for LPs because of Canada Post's rate structure. You can save significantly by choosing surface shipping.

LPs are packed in new, custom-made boxes. The vinyl is packed outside the LP cover to prevent seam splitting. All LPs come with a paper inner sleeve and a plastic outer cover for protection.

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