DADDY MOON HAYES 78 on GENNETT LABELED AS RACE BLUES
$
3,250
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Description
This is a fantastic Daddy Moon Hayes and His Boys 78 record. It is on the Gennett New Electrobeam Label # 6122 circa 1927. The record classifies both songs as Race Record, Vocal Blues. The songs are Two Little Tommie Blues and Gang of Brown Skin Women. The record still has a bit of shine to it. Gang of Brown Skin Women plays in G to G- condition and Two Little Tommie Blues plays in G to G+ condition. I could understand every word on both sides. There is a tiny rim chip on The Brown Skin Women side but this does not enter into the recording. There is no skipping or cracks on the record. 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.
