Luther Magby - Columbia 14278D - Jesus Is Getting Us Ready For The Great Day G+

$

20

LABEL: Columbia

CAT No.:  14278-D

ARTIST: Luther Magby

SIDE A:    Jesus Is Getting Us Ready for the Great Day

SIDE B:    Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

VJM GRADE (VISUAL): G+ / G+ (small edge chip does not intrude into grooves or affect play)

PLAY QUALITY: Sample on attached video; plays better than visual grade (see below) 

OTHER:  visual grade consistent with VJM G+, but play grades at V-ish (even wear throughout, but still very playable, surface noise and scratches audible but well below music level, which remains loud and undistorted throughout)

INFO:  Magby's 1st and only record, released 1927; raw, street-corner gospel stripped down to its bare essentials; Magby on vocals and likely harmonium-type organ, w/ unknown tambourine accompaniment

The VJM 78 RPM Record Grading System (for your reference):

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+ 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 graying 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.

P Unplayable. 

About Me: 

Have collected 78s for 30+ years, now beginning to sell off some of my personal collection. I grade conservatively and disclose anything I think might materially impact the record's value. If you believe I haven't done so with regard to any record you've purchased from me, please let me know.