Mixed Lot, Country Music 78s from the 1930s
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This is a mixed lot of country music 78s from the mid- and late 1930s. Old-timey, western swing, cowboy, contemporary; no Cajun or gospel. No rarities but most in decent condition; see scans for examples. Most are in used sleeves, some very used. Standard gradings, based on appearance of the wax; labels at or above grade:
N unplayed store stock. N- looks new but not guaranteed.
E minimal wear, strong gloss, used but well-preserved.
V+ light wear in some grooves, good gloss, a few scuffs or scratches.
V average wear, some gloss, a few more scuffs and scratches, light noise.
V- visible wear throughout, no gloss, a bit more noise.
G heavy wear and tear, noisy. F placeholder unless rare. P landfill.
Label abbreviations: Bb = Bluebird; Cq = Conqueror; De = Decca (all sunburst motif unless noted); Me = Melotone; MW = Montgomery Ward (all black & gold); Pe = Perfect; Vo = Vocalion (all blue unless noted)
· Autry & Long, My Old Pal… Cq 7910, V+, V at end
· Blue Sky Boys, Who Wouldn’t be Lonely? Bb staff 7661, V to V+
· Bill Boyd & Cowboy Ramblers, Cemetery Sal / Tune Wranglers, Hot Peanuts. Bb staff 7867, V to V+
· Britt and Ford, Answer to 99 Years. Banner 33003, V+
· Milton Brown & Brownies, Memphis Bls. De 5382, V+ lbl scratch side
· Callahan Brothers, Curly Headed Baby No. 2. Me 35-10-28, V/V+
· Carter Family, My Dixie Darling. MW 8000, V-
· Jimmie Davis, High Geared Daddy. De 5349, V- lbl wear side B
· Delmore Bros, Keep Camp Fires Burning. Bb buff 6019, V to V+
· Fleming & Townsend, Banana Peeling Mama. De 5419, V to V-
· Zora Layman, I’ve Got Man Trouble. De 5033, E-
· Asa Martin, No Place Like Home. Cq 8145, V- (rev. Martin & Robert)
· Monroe Bros, Dear Old Southen Home. Bb buff 6607, V
· Roy Newman & his Boys, Slow and Easy. Vo black 03103, V+ label mark and crimps; see scan
· Patterson & Dexter, Red River Shore. Cq 7711, V
· Pie Plant Pete, Lake of Ponchatrain. Me 35-10-14, V+
· Prairie Ramblers, Nobody’s Darling… Pe 5-11-52, V / V-
· Pete Pyle, Beer Drinkin’ Bls. Bb dog 8971 V+ lite scfs
· Ranch Boys, My Little Buckaroo. De 5354, E- sol side A
· Arthur Smith Trio, More Pretty Girls than One. Bb buff 6869, G+ / V
· Sweet Violet Boys, Walkin’ in my Sleep. Vo 04010, V+ lite scfs 2 tiny efnap
· Floyd Tillman, Maybe I’ll Get By w/o You. De block 5801, V++ lite scfs
· Uncle Bud & Plow Boys, Five Cent Cotton. Pe 12848, V+ 5% lbl tear side
· Universal Cowboys, Hot Mama Stomp. Vo 05040, V
· Bob Wills & TX Playboys, Shimmy Like Sister Kate. Vo 04439, V- label ring (needle run, not from jukebox)
Winning bid or Buy Now takes all 25 records. PayPal only. Add $ 12.50 for careful packing and Media Rate postage to USA addresses only; NO international shipping. Thanks for looking; use the Ask Seller feature if you have questions; and good luck if you bid.
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