RARE 12" Country 78 Fiddlin' John Carson OKEH 7004 JOHN HENRY BLUES 1924
$
44
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Description
78 rpm Okeh 7004 FIDDLIN' JOHN CARSON "Dixie Cowboy" / "John Henry Blues" This is the first recording of John Henry by anybody. The record has some damage. A bowl shaped warp, some dimples, pressure cracks and could use a cleaning. (See pics) That said, It tracks through fine, the grooves look good (some wear but nothing bad) shiny, it sounds a little more like V+, a little bit hiss-y.
The VJM Grading System
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) V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and genral 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 scatch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
NB: Damage to labels should be noted whenever present
On Dec-11-11 at 07:25:43 PST, seller added the following information:
Included is the tattered 12-inch sleeve this record came in. It's fairly useless at this point, as part of one side is missing.
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