Memphis Minnie "Bumble Bee/I'm Talking About You" 78 RPM Vocalion 1476 V+

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Memphis Minnie  (A) "Bumble Bee" (B)" I'm Talking About You" - 78 RPM - Vocalion 1476  V+ Condition
A. Side "Bumble Bee" Plays V + throughout and looks V+. Just a very, good, solid playing copy of this one. Light scuffs and some light scratches that do not effect play. No skips, chips, cracks, stripping, etc. There is a little sound hole label damage - see photos. Yellow catalog number of some kind stamped in run off area - see photos. B. Side  I'm Talking About You" V + throughout and looks V+. Just a very, good, solid playing copy of this one. Light scuffs and some light scratches that do not effect play. No skips, chips, cracks, stripping, etc. There is a little sound hole label damage - see photos.
Yellow catalog number of some kind stamped in run off area- see photos.
Classic Minnie on Vocalion - One of her best and most recognized. Both of these sides are solid. This is a great player for the grade and very enjoyable to listen to. These Memphis Minnie Vocalions are all fantastic.
****See Link to external video at bottom of listing - both sides played through in their entirety**** These are recorded with a Galaxy Phone on my stereo with no filters, etc. 
"I'm Talking About You" - not problem with first grooves - that's me not doing a good job of putting the needle down.

I am a long time and established 78 collector. These records are from my personal collection - see my other listings for great 78s. Some of these records come from the most established collectors in the field. I need to finance a special trip so I had to decide on some 78s to part with.
I carefully inspect each record visually and play - Staton 500 with 3.5 mil Eliptical stylus. Played on Dynaco Tube Amp and preamp. Bass and Treble set at middle. Played in mono on Rek-o-Kut Model CVS.
Payment should be via PayPal, and must be completed within FIVE days. Shipping will be by USPS Media Mailing.  All of my packaging of fragile 78's is done safely by sandwiching the records between sturdy Cardboard (2 layers per side) and surrounding it with padding before placing it in a Cardboard box surrounded by packing peanuts, and the Box is Stamped FRAGILE.   ****Higher priced items over $500.00 will be double boxed and will require insurance and additional shipping charges. ****Please wait for my invoice before payment. ****If you do not want insurance on a record shipment you must expressly communicate this to me and take all risks for breakage or damage in shipping. Overseas bidders are welcome, but should be aware of the possibility that, if winnings are of one or two records of minimal value, the cost of mailing could exceed the value of the records. The cost of sending a single 78 rpm record could be $20.00 or more -  In any case, winners will be expected to pay promptly. I will not accede to requests to hold records to be combined with future purchases, unless bids are pending on items currently running. Payment by PayPal is required. There is the possibility that parcels may be detained in customs, and subjected to inspection and assessment of duties; these are risks assumed by buyers. I use sturdy cardboard boxes (for 45s and LPs, as well as 78s, where appropriate),and will not use lesser, inadequate packing in order to reduce postage. I have had no losses, but to the extent insurance is unavailable (as with First Class Mail International) or not elected (value for customs and insurance must be the same), risk of loss is buyer's.
I have set a very reasonable opening minimum and No Reserve and will let it go from there. Best of Luck on your bidding. PLEASE ask questions if you have any before bidding.
78 Record Grading: Accurately grading 78 records can be difficult to a certain degree. The VJM 78 Grading System in my opinion is the most accurate grading system. I am very conservative in the grading - providing full photos of both sides, close up of labels.
The VJM 78 Grading System Is As Follows 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+ 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 possible 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. Music level higher than surface noise. G Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still slightly higher than surface noise. F Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable. Filler copy or wall hanger.

Memphis Minnie 78 - Bumble Bee

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Memphis Minnie - 78 - I'm Talking About You

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