Jolly Boys of Lafayette Cajun 78 on Decca 5431
  $   42

 


$ 42 Sold For
Jul 30, 2010 Sold Date
Jul 23, 2010 Start Date
$   10 Start price
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Description

"Old Man Crip" b/w "There'll Come a Time" by the Jolly Boys of Lafayette. Pre-war Cajun disc recorded February 21, 1937 and issued on Decca 5431. This group consisted of Leon Credeur, Joseph and Red Fabacher (fiddle, accordion, guitar, and an unknown drummer). Group made only 5 discs; all but this one were on the Decca 17000 Cajun series. This one is in the hillbilly 5000 series. Condition is V/V-. Not too bad considering most pre-war Cajun records are thrashed.  Plays fine with moderate wear.

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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