LITTLE WALTER - Sad Hours / Mean Old World

Artist: Little Walter and His Night Caps

Label: Checker 764

Speed: 78rpm

Titles: Sad Hours / Mean Old World

Condition (See GRADING below for details on code usage):
EE+, Minor pressing flaws on the beginning of both sides, which slightly affect the sound, but are not unsightly. The record has a very clean and shiny surface.

Comment: Recorded in Chicago, October 1952.

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GRADING

The following are standard codes and definitions used in 78rpm collector auctions. This is a very conservative grading, unlike cases where individual dealers use the same codes but set their own definitions.

E+ : Almost like new. There are only superficial scratches that are thought to have been made when taking the record out of the sleeve. This is the highest grade, but it is rarely used.

EE+ : There are very small scratches, very shallow scratches, and superficial scratches, but the groove damage is slight, and the record surface is close to new.

E : There are some areas of groove damage, but the damage is shallow, and the record surface is very clean. This is a very satisfying condition for many collectors.

EE- : Between E and E-

E- : There are a moderate number of areas where groove damage is noticeable, and there are also scratches, etc., but it is a good record.

V+ : Groove damage is noticeable in many areas of the record surface. Also, there are many scratches, etc., but there are no so-called BAD SCRATCHES that cause the needle to skip. Generally, this condition indicates the result of having been used normally from the past (i.e., not treated carelessly, but used normally as a "thing" for many years), and of course, you can fully enjoy the music.

VV+ : Between V+ and V

V : Groove damage is noticeable in most of the record surface, and the surface is not shiny or has lost its shine. Also, there is a noticeable feeling of use, such as scratches, etc.

The following are VV-, V-, G+, G, P, F.