COFER BROTHERS 78 SHIP WENT DOWN on Okeh STRING BAND

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136

This is a great 78 by The Cofer Brothers which were an early Georgia String Band. It is pressed on the Okeh 45000 Hillbilly Series label circa early 1930's. These guys are really great talk about good early country blues - hillbilly music. Both sides play in V+ condition if not a tad higher and I played both sides with my filter off. I was a little surprised they played like they did because the record visually grades as a V. The songs are The Great Ship Went Down and Where The Morning Glories Grow. I am always happy to combine shipping. Please email me with any questions you may have. Buyer to pay shipping. Happy Bidding!!!

I feel grading 78 records as well as 33’s and 45’s are a matter of personal opinion to a certain degree. The VJM 78 Grading System in my opinion is the most accurate grading system I have come across.

The VJM 78 Grading System Is As Follows

N As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N– Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.

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.

V Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

G+ Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.