BABE RUTH ' S HOME RUN STORY By BABE RUTH Actuelle 78 Record Yankees Baseball 1920
Item History & Price
Rare historical 10-inch shellac record: BABE RUTH'S HOME RUN STORY, by BABE RUTH HIMSELF - Pathe 22443; this is the second pressing - the first was on Actuelle and was released in 1920; this one would be probably just a year or two after that; flip side is Duane Sawyer & His Novelty Orchestra - "Abadele". This is very rough copy, but it the original release of this Babe Ruth recording.
Condition is VG (minor surface scuffing, several scratches and marks that aren't that bad but ...I can feel them; labels have minor rubbing and minor spindle marks).
MORE TO COME - I've listed and will be listing many other rare 10" and 12" shellac records over the next month or two, mainly historical events, sports, personalities, politicians, speeches, military, WWI, WWII, presidential & campaign, kings & queens, etc.
A NOTE ON SHIPPING SHELLAC RECORDS: I use the floating method, with the record sandwiched between strong pieces of cardboard with corrugate in opposite directions, then placed inside a larger sturdy box with packing material all around inside to prevent any movement (either peanuts, large-bubble wrap, or crumpled paper). Sometimes if I have old 10" LP jackets I don't need, I will put your record in it before sandwiching; otherwise will be in a paper sleeve. I will also always insure these with the USPS. Due to the extra time, materials, insurance, and overall high level of stress associated with shipping these safely (YOU know!), I am asking $6.00 for Media Mail shipping ($4 is actual shipping cost). I think it is reasonable, and I get the feeling that most collectors who buy these online are happy to pay a little extra for the added assurance.
(Vintage & Antique Records, Single, 78 rpm, Shellac, Non-music, Spoken Word, Speech, Broadcasting, Sports, Baseball, Celebrity, History, New York Yankees, 1920's, Memorabilia, Collectible)
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: All items are very well-packed for shipment and always include tracking numbers.We are always happy to combine multiple items. Vinyl records are shipped with the vinyl out-of-sleeve to prevent seam splitting. Many of our media listings feature FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S. - a savings of $3 to $5 on records, books and small paper collectibles.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS - WE SHIP WORLDWIDE - if the cost isn't set in the listing, pleasecontact me prior to bidding so I can determine Airmail shipping rates foryou. CANADA - your shipping costs are cheaper than most other countries - please contact me for rates.
WE NEVER USE STOCK PHOTOS - all images are of actual items. WE USUALLY USE MULTIPLE IMAGES. We grade all items conservatively, and when grading record albums we follow the Goldmine Record Guide. Pleasesee our other Ebay auctions for many used, odd, rare and collectiblebooks and records, paper & ephemera, and more. Thank you!
Condition is VG (minor surface scuffing, several scratches and marks that aren't that bad but ...I can feel them; labels have minor rubbing and minor spindle marks).
MORE TO COME - I've listed and will be listing many other rare 10" and 12" shellac records over the next month or two, mainly historical events, sports, personalities, politicians, speeches, military, WWI, WWII, presidential & campaign, kings & queens, etc.
A NOTE ON SHIPPING SHELLAC RECORDS: I use the floating method, with the record sandwiched between strong pieces of cardboard with corrugate in opposite directions, then placed inside a larger sturdy box with packing material all around inside to prevent any movement (either peanuts, large-bubble wrap, or crumpled paper). Sometimes if I have old 10" LP jackets I don't need, I will put your record in it before sandwiching; otherwise will be in a paper sleeve. I will also always insure these with the USPS. Due to the extra time, materials, insurance, and overall high level of stress associated with shipping these safely (YOU know!), I am asking $6.00 for Media Mail shipping ($4 is actual shipping cost). I think it is reasonable, and I get the feeling that most collectors who buy these online are happy to pay a little extra for the added assurance.
(Vintage & Antique Records, Single, 78 rpm, Shellac, Non-music, Spoken Word, Speech, Broadcasting, Sports, Baseball, Celebrity, History, New York Yankees, 1920's, Memorabilia, Collectible)
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING: All items are very well-packed for shipment and always include tracking numbers.We are always happy to combine multiple items. Vinyl records are shipped with the vinyl out-of-sleeve to prevent seam splitting. Many of our media listings feature FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S. - a savings of $3 to $5 on records, books and small paper collectibles.
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS - WE SHIP WORLDWIDE - if the cost isn't set in the listing, pleasecontact me prior to bidding so I can determine Airmail shipping rates foryou. CANADA - your shipping costs are cheaper than most other countries - please contact me for rates.
WE NEVER USE STOCK PHOTOS - all images are of actual items. WE USUALLY USE MULTIPLE IMAGES. We grade all items conservatively, and when grading record albums we follow the Goldmine Record Guide. Pleasesee our other Ebay auctions for many used, odd, rare and collectiblebooks and records, paper & ephemera, and more. Thank you!
