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This is not my disc, I already have a copy. However, this is take "C" and I have take "B". If someone here wins the auction then hopefully they'll consider allowing me to copy this one as well.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-D-D-RECOR ... SwzwxauDNv

Hi Donnie,,, what is the difference between the "C" & "B" takes??

Blizz

Edison tended to record three takes of each tune, usually "A" (take 1), "B" (take 2) and "C" (take 3). Most of the time, all three takes were issued during a disc's catalog life and there are folks that like comparing all three for differences. Sometimes they're very obvious and other times, you really won't notice the differences. It's fun to compare the differences when I find different takes on DDs. In this case, I've only heard the "B" take from Don's disc, so who knows with this one. There are other DDs where as many as six takes were done, often at different dates as well, sometimes even years apart.

Sean

Thanks for the info Sean,,, can you tell me where is the identifying mark on the record that indicates what take it is??

Blizz

The take info is usually easily visible in the runout area of the disc just outside of the label area. You'll see the matrix number followed by a dash "-" and the letter (take).

Hope this helps!

Sean

Thanks again Sean,,, quite hard to see but it appears my copy is also a "C"

blizz

This record is now over $300.00.. had no idea.. it takes two LOL

blizz

Sold at $365...

Bill

They typically sell for between $350 and $500, so $365 isn't a bad price.