TJ's Records and Advertising Memorabilia

I am selling these records as historic artifacts, a glimpse into a time in our country's history when fear and intolerance were expressed by the use of power and economics to exert and maintain political control. They are intended for the use of record collectors and those who collect historical curiosities.
Graded VISUALLY unless otherwise noted! 
I've had some trouble with the scans, all the labels are bright, dark red/maroon, and all are very crisp and clean, not fuzzy or blurred.



 

The Bright Fiery Cross/ Mystic City

  A most unusual record on the KKK label. (no doubt pressed by a major recording company (probably Gennett) under a contract with the Ku Klux Klan - such private label pressings were common in the '20s) I rate this record "VG-", it plays through well and the words and music are just fine, nice and clear, but there is a good amount of surface noise. Some scratches (one rather scary-looking) do not present any specific audible problems when played on my old Dual turntable.
You will most likely be buying this for display, rather than for listening.
The words were written in 1913 and this record was pressed in the late 1920s.
It's a hoot to listen to these words set to music that sounds AMAZINGLY like "The Old Rugged Cross!"
A relic of a different time and culture in our country's history. $80 plus $8 insured Priority Mail in the US THIS COPY IS SOLD . I have two more copies one more copy of this record, see the scans below. Priced at $85 and $100, SOLD visual grades are VG and VG+ respectively. Plus $8 for postage, as above. 


The Bright Fiery Cross / The Jolly Old Klansman


Another private label pressing on the Our Song label. This record actually sounds better than the one above, but is priced far lower because of the less spectacular label. Still, another period piece with two Ku Klux Klan songs. Grades a solid VG with the words bright and clear, as played on my 1947 RCA Hi-Fi set. . $49. Another copy VG- $45. Insured Priority Mail $6.. 

The Bright Fiery Cross - sheet music

A colorful two-page piece of music that goes nicely with the records above. In very good condition, has a small (3/4") tear along the left side, otherwise excellent. Nice bright colors. $60. ON HOLD.

 

The Cross In the Wildwood / Why i Am a Klansman

Another one with a gives-less-than-justice scan...The Cross In the Wildwood and Why i Am a Klansman. Beautiful label and visual grade of VG+ to E-. Play grade: "Cross in the Wildwood" is quite nice, about as good as a 78 ever sounds,and is probably a little better than just VG+. "Why I Am a Klansman " has two single pops and gets a little noisier toward the end of the song. By the 100% Americans. $100 + $8 shipping. SOLD

My Own United States / Patriotic Medley

I've just play-graded this, side A has some rough spots, VG overall with a number of ticks, clicks, and pops; needle sticks on the last note. Side B is better, VG+ overall. By the American Quartet and "An American." $75 +$5 insured media rate shipping. SOLD

 

The Klansman's Friend / We Belong to the Ku Klux Klan

On the "100%" label, The Klansman's Friend / We Belong to the Ku Klux Klan. Sung by W A Rhinehart and the Rhinehart Brothers. This is the worst scan of all, by far. I will be redoing this as soon as possible. Another record with bright clear labels and a beautiful glossy surface. $115 +$8 shipping. SOLD Another copy VG/VG-   $65

 

The Cross In the Wildwood / Why i Am a Klansman

Here's the last one...this one will never play but it might be repaired carefully for framing and display. It does fit together OK with no missing pieces. Again, the labels are bright and clear. $15. lost - temporarily "off the market" until I find it
Hmm...wonder if this was broken accidentally or on purpose?

TJ's Records and Advertising Memorabilia