THE HOKUM BOYS - Ain't Goin To Beg You For That Stuff OKEH PRE WAR BLUES 78 RARE

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EXTREMELY RARE BLUES 78
THE HOKUM BOYS - Ain't Goin' To Beg You For That Stuff / That's My Business
Okeh - 8788
Visual Grade: G- / G-
Piano - Jimmy Blythe Vocals - Ikey Robinson Written By Robinson / Blythe
Both sides recorded 16 November 1929 in Chicago IL
Audio Notes: First half of A Side falls into what I would consider "G" - the second half I would say trends more to "G-" (no skips, etc); B Side skews more "G" - tho there are moments I would grade with "G-". A bit better than a place holder until a finer copy comes along (you can definitely listen to this one without cringing). Please message me with any questions. Thank you for looking. 
Surface marks, deep groove marks, small edge chips on outer rim (please see pics)
*All 78s are shipped from an avid shellac collector; records are placed in a gold paper sleeve with board backing, sandwiched between layers of cardboard, placed in an oversized shipping box and surrounded by packing peanuts. Safe and Secure. 

**Please message me with any questions you might have, and thanks for looking.    

The VJM Record Grading System.

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E  (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.  LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. V+ is 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.