JAZZ BUD SPAIGHT'S HARMONY KINGS BROADWAY PARAMOUNT ORIG SHELLAC TESTS:6 UNIQUE

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JAZZ BUD SPAIGHT'S HARMONY KINGS BROADWAY PARAMOUNT ORIG SHELLAC TESTS:6 UNIQUE

  1920'S/30'S 78'S

No domestic media shipping on these tests 
 

This is a unique chance to obtain issued and unissued Broadway/Paramount original shellac tests from June/July 1930. These are all of Bud Spaight's Harmony Kings.
1. Test L-359-1/2  Don't Lose It  EE+/E  Two-sided test. Take-2 unissued/-1 issued .
2. Test L-361-1/2 You Oughta Know(unissued)  EE- Two sided test 1.5" repaired(by John RT Davies) crack; skating must be adjusted to play over the reinforced crack.
3. Test L-371-3 Anchors Aweigh(issued) E  One sided test.
4. Test 6/14 #1/2 Don't Lose It EE+ Two-sided (pre)test. Inferior Take-1 has sticking dig(tics 5x) This and following tests confirm Paramount practice of using pre-tests before assigning an L-master-likely audition tests in these cases. ie recorded 6/14, 1930.
5. Test 6/14 #3 I'm In The Market For You(unissued) E One sided (pre)test. June 9 or 14, 1930. Label reads: Bud-cough
6. Test T-7/10#1 There's A Wah Wah Gal In Aqua Caliente(unissued) EE+ One-sided (pre)test. Label reads Bud-No singing. Recorded 7/10/30.  
       
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N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

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+ is the highest grade I use.

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.

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