JIMMIE RODGERS (with Louis Armstrong) 1931 78 Blue Yodel No. 9 (E)

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JIMMIE RODGERS (with Louis Armstrong) 1931 78 Blue Yodel No. 9 (E)

JIMMIE RODGERS. Regal Zonophone MR 3208 (UK press) Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner) (with Louis and Lil Armstrong)/Jimmie the Kid (Parts Of The Life Of Jimmie Rodgers)
This is a big one - a studio meeting between two giants of twentieth century music. Jimmie Rodgers vocalizing and yodeling with Louis Armstrong on cornet and Lil Armstrong on piano, doing 'Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner), recorded in Hollywood, July 16-30. 'Jimmie The Kid' is a fine bio-tune from Jimmie, recorded in San Antonio, TX, January 31-31. An absolute must-have and elusive 78.

This 78 visually grades a nice shiny E with a few very light signs of use. Spot-checked. Plays nice and strong with a touch of gentle surface noise in spots, a part of the English Regal Zonophone pressing itself (my E+ RZ copy plays about the same). Small sticker, A-side label.
My shelf copy for some time, recently replaced.

Please check my other auctions for more great 78s. I’m happy to combine multiple auctions to help get the best shipping rates. And, don’t forget, I can ship up to two 78s for the same price as shipping one. As well, in most cases, I can ship up to six 78s for the same price as shipping three.
With the ever-rising costs of shipping 78s, I’m happy to hold records for you buyers who want to fill up a box – on a ‘pay as you go’ basis, please.

Unless otherwise stated, 78s are carefully cleaned with the excellent Spin-Clean Record Washer before listing. Upon receiving, your only job will be to enjoy the music.
78s come in used but nice vintage green sleeves or, when possible, original company sleeves.
I do my spot-checking and play-testing on a Technics 1200 turntable with a Stanton 500 cartridge using a standard Stanton 2.7 mil 78 stylus. The amp is a mid-70s Pro-Linear with the mono switch activated. The speakers are small professional recording studio monitors (Yamaha NS 10) that are known for being overly bright – great for spotting that mild surface noise!
I ship 78s as I like to receive them - using the four-sheet 10” cardboard sandwich, foam chips, 12" x 12" x 4 "(or 6") box method.
I use standard 78 grading (E+, E, E-, V+, V, V- etc). I’ll sometimes use double plus or minus signs to really hone in on the shape.

NOTE TO ALL BUYERS. There have been more changes and increases to Canada Post's shipping rates.

A NOTE ON SHIPPING AND HANDLING: I’m now using the eBay shipping calculator to show shipping costs for up to two 78s.
US BUYERS - shipping calculator rates are for non-insured Small Packet Air shipping. Small Packet surface has been discontinued. I can offer Tracked Packet air shipping (with tracking number and up to $100.00 insurance) for a few dollars more.
CANADIAN BUYERS – the shipping calculator will give you rates for surface shipping. Also, since I’m mailing from British Columbia, 12 % HST (on shipping only) will be added to the invoice of all Canadian orders.
ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - shipping calculator rates are for non-insured Small Packet airmail. I can offer Tracked Packet air shipping for up to two 78s (with tracking number and up to $100.00 insurance) for several dollars more. Write for more details. International surface shipping can take a long time to reach you – up to two months – so is not recommended.
I've had to add a small fee to help cover the extra costs of: 1. packing materials (boxes, cardboard pads, foam chips, etc), 2. eBay’s final-value-fees on shipping charges, 3. fees incurred by PayPal on shipping charges.
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