BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON 78 RPM RAIN DON'T FALL ON ME 14537

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218

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A truly amazing augmentation to any vintage blues collection or for any serious investment collector. Original 78 RPM of Blind Willie Johnson titled The Rain Don't Fall On Me b/w Trouble Will Soon Be Over, issued on Columbia 14537. Has noticeable wear and shows improper handling scars with g- appearance, but plays far better than appearance might suggest at about 60/40 dominant over extraneous noise and wear factor. No skips or intrusive revolutions. Label is vg with some wear and needle scratches. No edge flake or other deterioration present. Guaranteed as described and insurance is recommended. I have included a very realistic fair value reserve price for this item. I am not responsible for uninsured parcels and all uninsured overseas parcels will include Certificate Of Mailing. Please visit my companion related 78 RPM listings. Thank you.

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I will contact winning bidder, usually within 24 hours of auction close and provide shipping and payment details. For domestic buyers I accept Paypal, money order (Postal money orders are the best and preferred, inexpensive for you and very convenient for me), cashiers check, no personal checks (only established previous buyers). For overseas buyers I accept Paypal, Universal Postal Money Order (US funds). Cash is accepted for COD (cash on delivery) or for in person transactions. Please, payments must be received within 14 days of my initial invoice providing total cost.

COMBINED SHIPPING - MULTIPLE BIDS POLICY - PLEASE READ

Yes, I am willing to combine wins to save you shipping cost and I always look forward to multiple bidding, most of my regular customers bid on multiple items and combine. I ask all who plan on combining wins to abide by my multiple bid policy. Please, if you win item(s) and are considering future bid(s) on item(s) currently listed, you are still obligated to pay your first invoice in a prompt manner. Simply let me know with your first win(s) payment that you may combine future items and I will set aside your auction win(s) and combine all your items within a 14 day period.

SHIPPING COSTS

DOMESTIC: Under one pound is $3.00 for Media Mail or $5.00 for Priority Mail, both include delivery confirmation. Over one pound will be determined by weight and USPS postal zone. I will always try to ship bulk orders the least expensive option, either Media Mail or Parcel Post, unless Priority Mail is requested. Delivery confirmation is included on all shipments. Illinois residents only must include 6.5% sales tax.
OVERSEAS: Charge will be determined by weight and country. All oversea shipments are Air Mail, either First Class International or Priority International and must include Certificate Of Mailing. The shipping fees provided include postage plus $1.05 for Certificate Of Mailing plus $1.00 packaging fee. Please enter your location and know your total shipping cost prior to bidding. If shipping cost is an issue with you on my auctions, please do not bid. I am not responsible for any loss or damage on uninsured parcels. Import duty, taxes or other monetary requirements associated with destination country are the buyers responsibility.

I do not skimp on packaging. all records are packaged in a caring professional manner in strong shipping box with stiff cardboard flats and and additional shipping materials when applicable. Please, click on "Me" for additional shipping information.

RECORD GRADING FOR 78 RPM RECORDS
Bargain lot items are visually graded. Individual auction records are play graded. I place emphasis on play grade, maintain the highest professional standards, do spot check play grading on all individual auction items and always provide an accurate visual grade and label appearance. I play grade on a quality system with a high end cartridge in order to maintain a strict and undisguised play grade. I always keep my grading simple and fair and will not subject my customers to a proliferation of meaningless grades. If a record plays between two grades I always apply the lesser grade, I don't create a grade in an attempt to articulate a borderline evaluation. I use Docks American Premium Record Guide grading of records.

NEW (N) Apparently unplayed and showing no signs of wear.
EXCELLENT (E) Showing only slight wear. Playing surfaces still retain much of their original shine. Surface noise is minimal. No major imperfections. Grooves may have minor scuffs or surface scratches. A very playable and acceptable copy.
VERY GOOD (VG) Somewhat more worn and mishandled copy with audible extraneous surface noise. Grooves may have visual scuffs and scratches and at times a slight grayness, especially appearing in the louder passages. Still a very playable copy.
GOOD (G) A misnomer. a "good" record is really not so good. It shows considerable wear and usage, grayness in grooves, random mars and light abrasions from sleevless existence. Surface noise is prominent enough to impair or overwelm music.
POOR (P) I rarely list poor condition 78's, but at times will if it is a rare item. Poor 78's will generally have a below 50/50 ratio of surface noise over music and may have cracks, deep scratches, digs, edge chips and flake, flutter or warp factor and are sold as is. I do not artificially gloss any of my records.

GUARANTEE
Retail music is my full time occupation. Your satisfaction is important to me. I guarantee everything I sell and will be cooperative and understanding towards any of my valued customers who genuinely feel I may have not maintained my grading standards, have overlooked a flaw or manufacturing defect, or have mistakenly misrepresented an item. Postage for a returned item is your responsibility and returned item must be received in same condition as originally shipped. If you are fair, courteous and reasonable with me I will be the same towards you.