Vernon Dalhart Paramount 3045 BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN BLUES BEHIND THESE GRAY WALLS

$

30

Record is about V-, ok shine, marks, digs, groove wear, no skips. 
Blue Ridge side actually has AWFUL groove wear at the start, rendering it unplayable right up about to where the vocals start.  It's that funny kind of 'hot' 'country' music, where you get likely otherwise fine session musicians trying to play a style they clearly have no clue about. Gray Walls side starts about V- and improves to VV+.
Found all 4 of these Black Label Paramounts (two 3000 series, two 12000 series) I'm listing in the same little resale shop in Not Quite West Texas.

Freshly picked.  Will be listing several similar recent finds from a recent trip.
No matter the price or number, records are always packed with extreme care. 

Click here to browse my other (mostly pre WWII) 78s, including a few multi-listings with dozens of titles to browse through.

SHIPPING
DOMESTIC SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:
MEDIA MAIL      $5
PRIORITY U.S.A. $12


INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR RECORDS UNDER $100:

First Class $27 Buyer Assumes Risk of Loss or Damage (Many buyers choose this and have not had an issue.  No matter the price, records are always packed with extreme care)

Priority Mail Fully Insured Tracked $55 (Will arrive faster too!)

RETURNS: 

Refunds minus postage upon receipt of item back safely in same condition mailed. 

GRADING

I like 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