LEAD BELLY Good Morning Blues / How Long '52 UK Melodisc 78 LEADBELLY Folk Blues
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Lead Belly (Leadbelly), Good Morning Blues b/w How Long
Lead Belly (Leadbelly), Good Morning Blues b/w How Long.
1952 UK issued Melodisc Records 10" 78rpm disc, 1140.
Graded using the VJM Record Grading System which is detailed below.
V+. Surfaces still have a very good gloss although some minor patination and scuffs which don't look problematic. I have not play tested, as I only have a regular stylus and do not wish to damage the surfaces. However, there is nothing on the disc that would lead me to believe it will not play acceptably cleanly and without issue. No chips, fractures etc.
B side label has some discolouration to the top from a waxy type substance which is also on the run-out/dead wax but not the playing area. Else labels are clean with just a hint of storage spotting. Marks around the spindle holes suggest some plays but not heavily so.
Housed in a plain sleeve.
The VJM Record Grading System.N = As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
N- = Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.
E+ = Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E = Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- = Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V+ = 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.
V = Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- = 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.
G+ = Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G = Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- = Music still prominent, but wear and scatch damage extensive.
F = Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.
P = Unplayable.
NB: Damage to labels should be noted whenever present.
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