SISTER ROSETTA THARPE ¡RARE 1947 Decca A-527 set of four 78s "Gospel Hymns

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4x10" 78s on Decca 48021, 48022, 49023, 49024 packaged as Album No. A-527 released in 1947 SISTER ROSETTA THARPE • Gospel Hymns
Songs were recorded on 11-26-43, 4-21-44, and 9-11-44 Disc 1 a) Forgive Me Lord And Try Me One More Time           b) Jesus You Taught Me How To Smile Disc 2 a) God Don't Like It           b) What Is The Soul Of Man? Disc 3 a) Let That Liar Alone           b) What's The News? Disc 4 a) Nobody Knows, Nobody Cares           b) The Devil has Thrown Him Down
I have little experience grading 78s, but am confident in my assessment of these as V+ and V. If you win them and are not pleased, I WILL PAY THE RETURN SHIPPING after you've repackaged them and gotten them back to me safely!

Shipped in professionally packed LP mailers with stiffeners and bubble wrap, THEN packed in another box with packing peanuts or other robust cushioning materials.

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I use the VJM grading system for 78 RPM records:

• 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 greying 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.

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