78 RPM Record -1927 Ragtime Texas Blues HENRY THOMAS Cottonfield Blues Vocalion
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78 RPM Record -1927 Ragtime Texas Blues HENRY THOMAS Cottonfield Blues Vocalion
During this past year, we were blessed to acquire (2) world class LP & 78 RPM
record
collections which we will be dispersing during the coming months on eBay. This LP comes from an estate group assembled by a man who worked for over 20 years in the East Carolina University (ECU) Music Library in Greenville, NC. His interest was mostly Classical & Opera, both LPs & 78s. Some Jazz, Blues & some unusual scholastic related stuff came in from this collection also.
This lifelong collection for the most part is highly discriminating with few lower grade records present. Some of the sets have a library reference # on the jacket binder.
While, I can not play test these LP records because I do not own a turntable, I am happy to report that the vast majority of these albums remain in the VG++ to EX to NM condition range, with very few exceptions.
Understanding that many LP record collectors do not use liquid cleaners, I have not cleaned any of these discs with any liquid cleaners or anything else for that matter. Some were simply wiped will a dry micro fiber cloth. Hence, some records will show some minor prints, dust & surface soiling. We’ll allow the new owner to clean as they see fit.
I will not describe the label condition (unless there is a chip or crack at the spindle hole) as a picture is worth a 1000 words in this realm.
Vinyl condition will be well described with the flaws well photoed.
In this auction, you will receive:
78 RPM Record -1927 Ragtime Texas Blues HENRY THOMAS Cottonfield Blues Vocalion
The scratching & paly wear for the most part on this rarity would be considered light on both sides. Only 3 would considered deep, all on the "John Henry" side. And only 1 of these can be felt with the fingernail - the 1 3/8" long one at the end of the song & shown in detail image #6.
"John Henry" side also has a 1/4" chip to the dead wax & a deep scuff intruding 3/16" into the playing grooves next to it which will likely be audible -but likely fixable or improveable (please see detail image #8).
Otherwise "John Henry" side has a good amount of light scratching & surface scuffs but only about 5% to 10% of the groove surface appears dulled from play wear. A great amount of original shine still on this old classic.
"Cottonfield Blues" is much better with scattered sparse light scratching present & excellent original gloss overall.
A much, much better conditioned example than usually found!
I am not a professional record grader & I do not now own a Victrola to test these on. However, I have sold and closely examined many 1000's of 78 records over the past 25 years & I used to own a Victrola.
I have provided a large number of brightly lit photo images for you to inspect. Please inspect the images closely & feel free to email with any questions that you might have.
Any significant flaws like cracks or chips will be duly noted.
And please also see the other vintage record albums from this same former ECU music librarian's record collection that we are making available on eBay at this time. Shipping is always happily minimized for multiple purchase.
All records are securely triple flat board shipped with plenty of bubble wrap, so they arrive to you in excellent shape.
Buyer to prepay $4 s/h plus $1 more for each additional record (or record group) that you buy. Buy a group and save on shipping! Best of Luck!!
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All of the Fine Print
*The buyer is to prepay shipping/handling charges. Shipping insurance is included in the handling charge for all items over $50.
Please note that the photos are part of the description. We will attempt to describe any significant flaws but the items we sell are old & vintage so some use & wear is present to many of them. Please examine all photos closely and feel free to email with any questions you might have.
Shipping has been estimated. Cost of bubble wrap, box(es), tape and other supplies have been added into the shipping & handling charges. If the estimated shipping cost is in excess of the actual charge with supplies, I will issue you a refund. However, we under estimate the actual shipping charge for the vast majority of the items that we ship.
I guarantee everything I sell unconditionally if you are not satisfied. I do, however, require that the item be returned in no more than 14 days following arrival and be returned in original condition. I also request that you notify me by email within 3 days of receipt of item. I do want you to be satisfied.
In the case of a return, we pay for shipping one way only. All items are from a smoke free environment.
*North Carolina residents must add 7% sales tax or furnish tax number if buying for resale. Also, please excuse any tardy email responses on my part; I travel quite extensively and will answer any communication ASAP.
I sincerely thank all of my many eBay friends for these past 18 years of fun, trading and fond memories.
At Fond Rememberings, we are always doing our part to maintain an honest and friendly trading environment within the eBay Community and we sincerely thank the 99.9% of our fellow eBayers who share a similar philosophy. Happy eBaying & Thank You Sincerely for visiting our auction.********
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