Columbia 1916 Racist 78 RPM Record Nigger Love A Watermelon Ha Ha Harry C Browne
  $   60

 


$ 60 Sold For
Jun 25, 2021 Sold Date
Jun 18, 2021 Start Date
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Columbia #A1999 from 1916 Racist 78 RPM Record Nigger Love A Watermelon Ha Ha Harry C Browne. Condition is "Used". Shipped with USPS Media Mail.


THE TITLE OF THIS RECORD IN NO WAY REFLECTS ON MY BELIEFS OR OPINIONS.


This has been in a family trunk for long enough and it’s time for it to go! I’d like nothing more than to smash it on the sidewalk but it can do some good. All proceeds of this audition will go to “The Smart Ride” charity bicycle ride to support HIV/AIDS education. For more info:


https://www.thesmartride.org/smart-ride-2019/6335


According to NPR, this record is "the most racist song title in America." Of that, I have no doubt! "Released in March 1916 by Columbia Records, it was written by actor Harry C. Browne and played on the familiar depiction of black people as mindless beasts of burden greedily devouring slices of watermelon.”


This is an antique record, of antique opinions from a time long gone by. Unfortunately, it is a slice of Americana history.



I no longer own a record player capable of playing this. I can see no obvious scratches and would say it’s in good condition. Any questions, please ask. Item will ship free via USPS Media mail with insurance.


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