George Bullet Williams-Rare Blues 78-Middlin' Blues/Touch Me Light Mama-VG++
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George "Bullet" Williams - Paramount 12680
A: Middlin Blues
B: Touch Me Light Mama
Artist Bio: George Bullet Williams was born in Alabama, probably around 1910, either in or near Selma, although some accounts place his birth at Millport, close to the State line with Mississippi. In the late 1920's he was primarily a street performer in Jackson and Meridian, and in the 1930's he often played with Bukka White. He was described by Ishmon Bracey as "a big ugly blackskin man" who "played the harmonica through his nose" (G.D.Wardlow, Chasin' That Devil Music - see acknowledgments). According to Bukka White, Williams regularly drank shoe polish and rubbing alcohol. It has been reported that he died in the early 1940's in Alabama, or possibly went insane but neither of these reports has been confirmed.
Grade: Between VG+ and VG++. Record has very minimal scuffs and scratches, in very good condition for its rarity. Labels are in beautiful condition with minor wear. Side A has 3 needle digs about 1' 20" into the side, they have been repaired and the record tracks properly. There's about 5 seconds of distortion per dig. Side B plays beautifully. There is the beginning of a very small hairline crack at the rim of the record, I have photographed it. The defect does not effect play of the record. The lower starting price reflects these defects within the record.
I've made videos of each side of the record: To play videos, copy and paste the provided link into your web browser and it will take you to the videos. Thanks!
Link to Side 1 of this copy:
https://youtu.be/2u_elxvGU34
Link to side 2 of this copy:
https://youtu.be/w4bF2VAMzig
UPDATED EBAY POLICIES:
Due to high demand and rising cost of shipping supplies, I now charge a 2.00 fee along with shipping.
I will provide combined shipping on multiple wins. Every record after additional win will be 1.00 extra.
I will sell overseas, but buyers beware that they may have to pay customs taxes on their item and it may cost more than their item is worth. Also shipping overseas usually takes two weeks.
I Use VJM Record Grading System:
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG- (LP). 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) G+ LP. 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) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G- (LP). 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. 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 scatch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
