BLUES 78 Lot of 3: SONNY THOMPSON (instrumentals + 2 RUFUS
BEACHAM vocal) KING & MIRACLE
This lot consists of the following 10-inch 78s by Sonny Thompson,
who had some hits in the 1940s and later became better known as the producer of
many blues sessions at Federal Records by Freddy King and others.
I Hope You Love Me Too/Pastry, King 4678, E+/E.
My Heart Needs Someone/Let’s Move, King 4657 (white label
promo). Shiny VG+ with scuffs.
Still Gone, Parts 3 & 4, Miracle M-139. Not too worn, but
grainy-looking pressing is noisy, G.
Most of these sides are small combo instrumentals by Chicago
pianist Sonny Thompson usually with guitar, bass and drums, sometimes with
horns added. Recorded between 1949 and 1953. Rufus Jr. (Rufus Beacham sings on
one side each of King 4678 and 4657. King 4657 is a white label promo. The
instrumental Let’s Move features Kansas City legend Sonny Kenner on a nice
guitar solo.
See grading codes below. See photos for label damage, markings, stickers, etc.
Combined shipping available on multiple purchases.
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78 RPM RECORD GRADING
Most of the following descriptions are based on the Vintage Jazz Mart grading codes.
N (new) or M (mint): New and unplayed. NM or N- (near mint): Nearly same as M but played a few times. or showing minimal storage wear.
E+: plays almost like new, with very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.
E (excellent): Still very shiny, near new looking with few or no visible signs of groove wear but may have a few inaudible scuffs.
E-: still shiny, but without the luster of a new record. Very little wear, plays distortion-free. May have a few minor scuffs.
V+ or VG+: An "average" looking 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free of distortion. Surface noise still not pronounced.
V or VG (very good): Moderate, even wear throughout but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not too intrusive.
V- or VG- = quite playable; may have some distortion in louder passages but music remains loud in most places. Surface noise from wear and scratches are below music level.
G+: gray throughout or quite scuffed but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled.
G (good): quite worn/damaged, but surface noise still below music level. Listenable.
G-: Music muffled from wear but still exceeds surface noise.
F+: Music remains audible over surface noise but listening uncomfortable.
F (fair): Surface noise is as loud as the music.
P (poor): unplayable.
[+ and ? denote in-between grades. Grades with a slash in between indicate the condition of Side A/Side B.]
Note: Some 78s look mint or near mint and may be graded so, but may play with some surface noise due to poor quality pressing material.