"Girl Happy" - 78 rpm lacquer demo for Elvis, 1965
$
37
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Description
"Girl Happy' by unknown demo singer. This 78 rpm 10-inch single-sided lacquer disc was probably auditioned for Elvis Presley prior to Elvis' recording of the song. Artists such as P. J. Proby were often used for this purpose. Lacquer is in near mint condition. If anyone can help identify the singer, it would be appreciated. Even though the singer is definitely NOT Elvis, any 78 rpm disc from 1965 is quite scarce and valuable (78s ceased to be manufactured in the U.S. after 1957 except for a few labels like Vee-Jay).
An MP3 of the song is available upon request. Send E-mail address and I will post it as a picosong link.
Grading Chart:
N (78)
As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78)
Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78)
Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78
Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78)
Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V+ (78)
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 (78)
Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78)
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+ (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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78)
Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78)
Unplayable.
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