Blind Willie Johnson - Columbia 14303 78 RPM “Dark Was The Night” Blues *Read*
  $   1,725

 


$ 1725 Sold For
Aug 8, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 1, 2026 Start Date
12   Number Of Bids
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What more can even be said about this record?! Recorded at the Jefferson Hotel in Dallas, TX on 12/3/1927, included on the Voyager Golden Record— this immortal performance may outlive humanity.

Scarce and always sought after, this is the shiniest copy that I’ve ever seen of this record. Please note, it has a very tight 2” lamination crack (as pictured) that softly pops here and there (well under the surface of the music, IMO). Please refer to the photos and video (played using a 3.0TE stylus) and reach out if you have any further questions. I will ship safely and with insurance, for added peace of mind. Thank you for your interest!

On Aug-01-26 at 15:30:45 PDT, seller added the following information:

Updated to include additional photos.  The lamination crack appears on the "Nobody's Fault But Mine" side as two light "pressure marks" or indentations that DNAP.  I had to struggle to see and photograph them.  Also, here are full-length videos of both sides playing: https://youtu.be/VL8ZNu9Mpew https://youtu.be/R5MUS4Iu9vc   Based on the VJM scale, I would consider this an E- record.


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