Theophile Salnave Brunswick 487 Haitian Creole monologue & song 78 RPM record

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305. VINTAGE 78 RPM RECORD ~ BRUNSWICK 487 IN PERIOD BRUNSWICK PAPER SLEEVE

**SELLER'S NOTE:  An unusual item issued as part of Brunswick's "Songs From Dixie - Old And New" 100 record series.  Recorded in New York November 17, 1930, Salnave speaks and sings on these sides in what is described as "Haitian Creole".  The tune "Lucky Strike" does indeed refer to (and possibly celebrates) that cigarette brand.

ARTIST/GROUP:  Theophile Salnave

TITLE(S):  "Wrigley's En Batterie" / "Lucky Strike"

DESCRIPTION:  Creole monologue on "Batterie", singing in Creole (with piano) on "Lucky"

GRADE:  Very Good (V)

CONDITION NOTES:  Record labels have light visible scuffs, small scratches, light edge wear, and some fading on both sides.  Record surfaces are glossy with visible scuffs, small scratches, and areas of light graying.  This item plays with good fidelity, lots of volume, slightly noisy starts on both sides (both quickly quiet), and light surface noise.

The paper sleeve has small creases, folds, light scuffs, and has browned somewhat due to age.

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 GRADING IS CONSERVATIVE USING THE VJM RECORD GRADING SYSTEM:

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

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

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

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

E- (78). Still shiny but without the luster of a new record, a few light scratches and scuffs.

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

V- (78). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.

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.