UNRELEASED R&B JAZZ 78 ACETATE Audio Rec. Studio Ohio WEASEL PARKER LABERT ELLIS

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100

Very rare 78 Acetate credited on Part 2 sides label as Weasel Parker - Tenor, Labert Ellis - H. Organ (Hammond Organ) . Songs are: Standard Groove - Part 1 and Standard Groove - Part 2. It appears another title was printed on the label but scratched out with a pen, hard to make out but looks like it may read 'Fishin' Stomp" song is a great R&B Jazz variation on the old standard "Have You Ever Been A-Fishin'.

Audio Recording Studio out of Cleveland Ohio acetate

I am assuming this was recorded somewhere around mid to late 50's at latest early 60's, William "Weasel" Parker (I believe this is the same Weasel Parker that was in George Hudson's band in the early 40's (out of St. Louis), He also played on some Dinah Washington recordings in the 50's, Parker died in Cleveland in 1992.  Labert Ellis would later go on to move to Compton, California and record some great Hammond groove tunes. Not sure who the rest of the band is as they are not credited on the label.

Condition is VG+ to Ex. Some fine light surface marks/light needle marks.

Check the clip below to hear a soundclip from the actual record being offered here.  Soundclip is intended strictly for review purposes and has been edited short snippets to prevent anyone downloading it and getting the complete song.

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The VJM Record Grading System

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ LP. 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. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). 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. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78) Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.

Abbreviations

sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc or lam  = lamination crack; cr = crack; gv/gvs = groove/grooves; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; cvr = cover; s = stereo; rc= rim chip; rf = rough; aud/inaud = audible/inaudible; lt = light.