78 rpm record. SUN #181 RUFUS THOMAS “BEAR CAT” & WALKING IN THE RAIN”
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Sun #181 RUFUS “HOUND DOG” THOMAS 78 rpm iconic record. Thomas performs “BEAR CAT” & “WALKING IN THE RAIN” produced by Sam Phillips and Rufus Thomas. The record gets a solid E rating. The scuff I showed in the picture doesn’t make a sound! Played through an AT-120X with high-end stylus which picks up everything. Nothing but the smooth sound of shellac, no clicks or crackle in that spot whatsoever. Own a legendary 78 that plays loud and clear while they are still available! I will be listing a lot more 78’s this week. Suns, Checkers, Chess, Savoy, Meteor, Modern as well as obscure and even original test pressings from Productions! Memphis Recording Service, Sam Phillips Recording Service Inc (I believe the first on came before having Sam Phillips’s name on it) and more! Some tests that went to become labeled hits and some that were never issued and some with unknown artists!! This is my father’s treasure trove of obscure one of a kind 78’s. I will include very detailed pictures. Don’t forget to grab this rare Sun 78 #181 and let the vinyl revolution begin!
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If you use Popsike etc for reference make sure you read the listings for condition, zoom in on the record for visual condition and view the history. The latest one that sold does not necessarily the bar. There is a night and day difference between VG- and M-!!
I ship worldwide via USPS First Class International and USPS Priority flat rate within the US. I recommend insurance as I cannot be responsible for lost or damaged records. That said I pack all records professionally in 78 and 45 specific boxes with a padding process I upgraded from just traditional cardboard squares alone. I will combine records at no further charge but will not put more than two 78’s or three 45’s per box. I have never had a record damaged in transit and have shipped the most fragile 45’s and 78’s all over the globe. If you require full insurance please contact me for final shipping fee. Thank you for visiting Monroe Rare Records and don’t forget to check out my other listings.
IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNSATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL MAKE IT RIGHT. THAT IS MY 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!
MY 78 RPM GRADING SYSTEM:
(Note: I now play each record I sell graded below an E rating once for extremely accurate grading. I recently bought an AT 120x with removable 45 and 78 specific needles/stylus as 78 grooves are cut differently from 45’s)
N- NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed. Full luster. Slight signs of handling
E+ EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use or handling.
E EXCELLENT - Again full luster. Mild signs of play, inaudible sleeve scuffs but no serious wear or scratches.
E- EXCELLENT MINUS - Most if not all luster remains, but record has some noticeable wear, scuffs and / or a shallow scratch. Still a nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.
V++ Similar to above grade of E- but will have a defect that will be described in the listing.
V+ VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuff and / or scratches. Still plays ok but is clearly a used record. A majority of 78’s on the market today, unless from a well cared for collection are in the V to V+ range if not lower.
V VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but still plays ok and all the way through with more clicks and pops. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.
V- VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise and/or skipping.
G - GOOD - I DO NOT SELL “G” RATED RECORDS
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