Papa Too Sweet Tampa Red Slide Guitar Okeh 8651 BLUES Tight 10" 78 RPM record

$

120

Papa Too Sweet & Harry Jones

aka Tampa Red & Georgia Tom

Okeh 8651

‘Big Fat Mama’/ ‘Honey It’s Tight Like That’

Recorded New York, December 1928

GRADE: G+, plays better than grade. Laminated pressing is resilient!

Very playable copy, my main one for many years. Scuffs and scratches, wear. Your playback may vary. See photos and ask any questions ahead.

GRADING | VJM system 78 RPM records

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+. 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 scratch damage extensive.

F. Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P. Unplayable.

SHIPPING / CUSTOMS / PACKING etc.

US high bidder to add approx. $6.50 for USPS Media Mail shipping & handling calculated shipping listed by eBay.

US high bidder to add approx. $15.00 for USPS Priority shipping.

Packing will be careful, record sandwiched between cardboard squares, "floated" with ample padding inside a larger box. Standard safe procedure for 78 rpm records. Shipping cost includes packing material and handling, which may include re-purposed or recycled box.

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