FOR SALE: X-Rare 1st WILLIAMS & WALKER PRE-DOG MONARCH-$750

[FellowCollector]

I've owned and cared for this extremely rare 10-inch Pre-Dog Monarch record for many years and it's time to try moving it on to a new caring owner.

This is the historically significant FIRST recording by Bert Williams and George Walker from their October 11, 1901 recording session with "I DON'T LIKE THAT FACE YOU WEAR" on pre-dog Victor Monarch #987. George Walker would pass away about 10 years later in 1911 but Bert Williams would go on to become famous. He would pass away in 1922 at age 47.


***Interesting Note: At the conclusion of the recording you can hear either George Walker or Bert Williams say (what I believe is): "Are we done already?" *** It's a mystery as to why this little extra was left on the master recording!

I posted a video of this exact record on my MUSICBOXBOY YouTube channel years ago here:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFzJdjhWRE8[/youtube]


The record plays very well and is in very nice condition with scattered light scratches. I have played the record only a couple of times since owning it. What appears to be a teeny tiny edge flake at the 10 o'clock position is in fact simply a tiny discoloration in the shellac mixture used in the pressing. The record has no edge flakes whatsoever.

From the recording:

I don’t like that FACE you wear,
Your big strong nose and your kinky hair,
She said my clothes is alright,
but my face is a holy sight,

PM only please with interest. Paypal "friends" payment preferred. USPS Priority shipping is included.

Thanks,
Doug