Big Joe Williams Trumpet 171 She Left Me A Mule/ Bad Heart Blues Grade (VJM) EE- Message me with any questions. Combined shipping available for multiple purchases. Shipping will be adjusted and refunded or wait for an invoice. It is $1 per additional record after the first initial shipping charge up to 5. Records shipped using the floating cardboard sandwich in a padded box method to ensure safe delivery. I’ve been buying and selling shellac 78s for many years and am experienced at grading and shipping. If ever you’re unhappy with a purchase please contact me! Listing great 78s weekly- please save me as a seller and keep an eye on my listings. Blues, Jazz, Hillbilly, World, etc. I buy 78 collections. If you have 78s to sell please consider sending me a message. VJM Grading System 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 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 scatch damage extensive. F Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable. P Unplayable.