Rufus Thomas SUN 78 "BEAR CAT" 1st issue / "WALKING IN THE RAIN"

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Rufus Thomas Jr.

SUN 181     ( Memphis,TN)

 "BEAR CAT (Hound Dog)"     Listen to both sides

The most successful answer song to "Hound Dog" was Rufus Thomas’s “Bear Cat,” released on Sun Records. Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, after hearing the Thornton hit, quickly re-wrote the lyrics to “Hound Dog.” Phillips’ new lyrics were written from a male perspective. Without changing the melody or chord structure, Phillips called local disc jockey Rufus Thomas to see if he’d be interested in singing the song. Using an arrangement based on the Thornton record, the Rufus Thomas song was a virtual copy, complete with cat meowing and hissing sounds to mimic the barking in the original. “Bear Cat” was also an immediate hit. Released just weeks after the Thornton’s “Hound Dog,” “Bear Cat” raced to the number three spot on the R&B charts.

A lawsuit against Sun Records and Sam Phillips for copyright infringement was filed and Sam Phillips lost.

FLIP

"WALKING IN THE RAIN"    Listen to both sides 

VJM Grading System

E- (78)  Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, some scratches. Plays Well

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The VJM Record 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 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

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.

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