Scarce BLACK BOY SHINE Robert Johnson VOCALION 03551 VG+ w/original sleeve
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Black Boy Shine aka Harold Holiday 1936 Vocalion Record 03551 and the ref# SA 2553, for Wrong Doing Woman Blues and Advice Blues.
Here is a record that will shake up some Robert Johnson history thoughts! This is a recording done by Black Boy Shine aka Harold Holiday in November of 1936, at what is now the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. This is the same time period that Robert Johnson also recorded at this same location. In fact, if you delve through the history of both of these recordings you will see that they happened within days of each other, These were also the only artists that recorded for Vocalion during this time period and at this same location. Meaning that it was more than likely that they knew of each other and probably would hang together at the hotel or at the studio. It is interesting that Wrong Doing Woman Blues and Sweet Home Chicago have a similar style and concept. This record is almost V++, but I had to grade hard and give it a VG+ instead because of some surface marks, however the record has a nice sheen for a VG+ .
A great and very hard to find record related to Texas blues and a historic day in recording with one of the greatest blues legends, Robert Johnson.
Other than his Robert Johnson encounter, not much is known of Black Boy Shine, aka Harold Holiday, except that he was based in a section of Houston, TX (which may have been his home) called West Dallas. In 1936 and 1937 he recorded for Vocalion in San Antonio and Dallas (both sessions recorded just after Robert Johnson), and left behind 18 sides. A smooth vocalist and pianist, his music had a surprising elegance despite the barrelhouse environment reflected in songs like "Dog House Blues" and "Back Home Blues." By 1948, he was said to have been near death from tuberculosis.
I use the VJM Grading System, please take note so that you can better understand the condition you may expect of the record.
The VJM Record Grading System
N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.
V+ (78) G+ LP. 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.
V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) G- (LP). 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 scratch damage extensive.
F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P (78). Unplayable.
NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.
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