Cartwright Brothers TEXAS RANGER / THE DYING RANGER Victor V-40198 Dallas 1929

$

200

Victor V-40196 THE CARTWRIGHT BROS
(Bernard Cartwright + Jack Cartwright)

Recorded August 11 1929
at the Jefferson Hotel in Dallas TX.

A - THE DYING RANGER

B- TEXAS RANGER

Both sides have E- range shine. 

THE DYING RANGER IS VOCAL W GUITAR & FIDDLE and has some groove wear that impacts with a little extra background, not much, also causes light blasting and the occasinal quick blast on louder notes.  Call it a V to V+ but really, the presence is better than that.  Overall, solid listener this side w/ blasting but nice presence.

TEXAS RANGER is a lament with vocal and fiddle only and has a bit of a mountain and/or Irish tinge to it.  It has a touch of groove wear but not like the other side. E- a little extra background but still a nice strong player, and the better side for me, though both sides are incredible in my estimation.  Great stuff!

Fascinating original 1930 pressings of original historical recordings relating to the original Texas Rangers.

Slight Warp DNAP
 

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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