78Rpm, George W Johnson 'Laughing Song' Berliner 1st Black Recording Artist

	£		92
	$		122

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Artist: George W Johnson

Titles: The Laughing Song

Label: Berliner 404

Condition: Hard to grade these discs, this is from 1897, it plays through without issue, its audible and a reasonable listen, scuffs and marks and the usual pressing dents but a very decent copy

Comments: iconic side from the first black recording star!

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