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Bessie Smith
St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues
Parlophone · UK · 1951 · Shellac, 10"
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Release details
| Artist | Bessie Smith |
|---|---|
| Title | St. Louis Blues / Reckless Blues |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Cat # | R.2476 |
| Format | Shellac, 10" |
| Country | UK |
| Year | 1951 |
| Genre | Jazz, Blues |
| Style | Delta Blues |
| Speed | 78 RPM |
| Media | VG+ |
| Sleeve | Generic |
| Matrix / runout | Label side A: 21821 Label side B: 21838 Runout side A: Ⓦ21821 A 1- Runout side B: Ⓦ21838 O 1- |
Tracklist
- ASt. Louis Blues
- BReckless Blues
30-second previews via Apple Music, where available. Not a recording of this exact copy.
Release notes
DTP - Double Tax Price Increase code suggests a release date between 30 December 1950 & 5 April 1953
Recording information:
- Side A: matrix 21821 = US matrix 140241 - 14 January - 1925 - New York, New York
- Side B: matrix 21838 = US matrix 140242 - 14 January - 1925 - New York, New York
Record grading guide
Every record is graded visually, and play-tested when in doubt, using the Goldmine standard, the same scale used by Discogs sellers worldwide. Media and sleeve are always graded separately.
| M | Mint: perfect, usually still sealed. We use this grade very rarely. |
|---|---|
| NM | Near Mint: looks barely played. No visible marks, plays clean. |
| VG+ | Very Good Plus: light signs of use, minor sleeve wear. Plays great, our most common grade. |
| VG | Very Good: visible wear, may have light surface noise that doesn't overpower the music. |
| G+ / G | Good: plays through without skipping but with noticeable noise. Priced accordingly. |
| F / P | Fair / Poor: filler or collector copies only. Always described in the notes. |
Anything worth mentioning that the grade doesn't capture is in the seller notes on each listing.
