Odd/Scarce SWAN 78 RPM Record 4002 Billy Ford and Thunderbirds “The Monster” /”L

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Odd/Scarce SWAN 78 RPM Record 4002 Billy Ford and Thunderbirds “The Monster” /”La De Dah” this is an unusual label for all you label collectors. VG + + Visible Condition, a few tiny drops of over spray paint no impact on play which is loud and clear, and definitely is Doo-Wop/Rock ‘n Roll. Billy Ford sounds like Pee-wee Herman who accidentally sat on a corncob while riding his bicycle to Pee-wee’s Playhouse-while singing The Monster. Both sides are actually pretty good music and were recorded in 1957. Lots of information available on the Internet about concerts that they performed in the 1950s but not much information about the band itself. VERY COOL label and two pretty decent songs. 

The scratches on the left of every photo are my broken glass on scanner – not on item. Images of artists etc. are for information only and not included in auction, record & sleeve only.

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1 record - $4.70 – Add $1 for each additional record (+ insurance if required). (USA ONLY) (Int’l use eBay calculator and I will adjust to get cheapest rate)

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E++, Visibly nearly new with no visible signs of wear or damage.

E+, Looks and plays like new with only few signs of handling and play.

E Still very shiny, near new looking, with slight visible signs of wear and a few nearly inaudible scuffs and scratches

E- Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, few scuffs that have little or no effect on play, some light scratches.

E- - Mostly shiny but with even less of the luster of an E- record, more scuffs than E- that have little or no effect on play, light scratches with some light noise.

VG+, Slightly above 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.

VG, An average condition 78 - moderate wear throughout, but still very playable and enjoyable. Surface somewhat dull with noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

VG-, Quite playable still, but with some distortion and may have some graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

VG- - Quite playable still, but with distortion and most have some graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches noticeable and may be loud at times.

G+ Quite worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise. Grey may be throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled.

G Not so good. Wear and scratch damage extensive. Listening can become uncomfortable as music and surface noise probably blending. Lowest level music can be understood.

G-, Music barely audible over surface noise & listening is uncomfortable. Record is borderline unplayable.

P Used only for high dollar space fillers like Black Patti, Okeh blues, etc. Music covered by surface noise, scratches, and needle digs, label may be trashed, & listening is almost if not definitely impossible. Record is basically unplayable. What you keep because you can’t bear to toss – while you look for that E+ copy of Robert Johnson on Vocalion at the local flea markets for $(Good Luck!)

See Description, A wildcard grade that can be used when standard grading does not apply or when a record (or item) has special attributes (or defects) that can affect how the item is assigned a grade.