MOTHER MAYBELLE CARTER - #101 on BRIAR LABEL

$

30

MOTHER MAYBELLE CARTER

BRIAR 101

This is a chance to own one of the rarest country LPs that I have seen in my forty years of collecting.  It is Mother Maybelle Carter of the famous Carter Family, on the Briar label #101.  It was recorded in Stereo Auraphonic Sound by Briar International of Nashville, 3, TN.  

This LP is not listed in any of the price guides that I've seen.  I was able to find a Johnny Horton LP on a BRIAR label with #104, which lists for $150.   I suspect that these were part of the same series.

I have been told that the BRIAR series was put out by Briar Pipe Tobacco as some kind of  promotion.  According to the book on the Carter Family, Will You Miss Me When I'm gone, this Mother Maybelle Briar LP was released in 1963 with very little commercial success. Only a few copies have ever shown up on eBay.  This album is pretty rare  So, I suspect that it is very possibly "one of a kind" that would be a great addition to any serious collection of early country music.   

The cover and the vinyl are in very good condition.  The cover does show some signs of age in the form of some smudges on the back.  Also, there is a tiny piece of tape reinforcement at each of the open end corners that you wouldn't see if I didn't point it out.  There are no tears in the cover and no record rings on the vinyl.  

I rate the cover and vinyl as VG++.  It is in great shape even with its considerable age.   It looks and plays great.   Bid with confidence.

We guarantee all of our offerings to be as advertised or your money back (less shipping and handling).  However, this record is over 50 years old.  So, if you're expecting mint, go somewhere else.  We use Gold Mine standards and always grade conservatively.  We have assigned a fair grade.  The Buyer is cautioned to inspect the package upon arrival and report damage immediately to the carrier and to the seller.   Your bid is legally binding and may subject you to legal penalties, if you do not follow through with payment on a successful bid.   So, please do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase, if you win.  Please see Shipping Instructions for more information on our terms and conditions.  We ship same or next business day after payment clears.  I post feedback promptly; and hope that you will after inspecting the item.  Thank you for looking.

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