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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1963
Record Label
Mercury

Josh White

The Beginning Volume 2

SKU: 146912992382
Category: Blues

Josh White - The Beginning Volume 2 - 1963 Blues - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Promo Copy  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

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Josh White

Josh White

Born on February 11, 1914, in Greenville, South Carolina, and passing away on September 5, 1969, in Manhasset, New York, Josh White was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist. In the mid-1930s, some of his recordings were released under the name Pinewood Tom.

White emerged as one of the most popular and influential folksingers in America during the mid-20th century. His most notable song, “One Meat Ball,” tells the story of a financially struggling man who receives little compassion from a waiter while trying to afford a meal. The folk music genre often carries a strong social and political message, and White's career exemplified this ethos. He performed for President Franklin Roosevelt at the White House in the 1940s, faced the repercussions of McCarthyism in the 1950s, and was a prominent performer at the historic 1963 March on Washington. He was also the father of Josh White, Jr. and Beverly White.

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Josh White - The Beginning Volume 2 - 1963 Blues - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Promo Copy  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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We are professional, quite reasonable to a fault and are ALWAYS willing to work to resolve any issue with a purchase!

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