Visually grades at V to V+. Some light scuffs and light scratches. The record does play with some hiss, but as it was pressed between 1902 and 1908 - depending upon which source one reads - it does play quite well. I would play grade it at V-. There are 2 short lamination cracks on the 'Hush' side, one half an inch and the other one inch. They don't show on the reverse side.

Columbia matrix 709. Roll on, silver moon / Artists vary

Title	Source
Roll on, silver moon (Primary title)	Disc label (RDI)
Yodle song (Title descriptor)	Disc label (RDI)
Authors and Composers	Notes
Charles M. Ernest (lyricist)
Charles M. Ernest (composer)
Composer information source: Brooks/Rust; ADP.
Personnel	Notes Hide Additional Titles
Peter La Mar (vocalist : yodeling)
George P. Watson (vocalist : yodeling)

Description: Male vocal solo (yodeling), with piano
Category: Vocal
Language: English
Master Size: 10-in.

Notes
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index.
Brooks/Rust associates two different artists with the recording sessions that include this master number. However it is not known whether one of them, or a different artist, is responsible for the recordings that are unattributed here.

Take Date and Place	Take	Status	Label Name/Number	Format	Note Hide Additional Titles
approximately 1902 New York, New York	[1]	Unknown
between 1902 and 1904 New York, New York	[2]	Unknown
between 1902 and 1904 New York, New York	[3]	Unknown
between 1902 and 1904 New York, New York	4	Master	Columbia A574	10-in.	Performed by Pete La Mar; self-announced.
between 1902 and 1904 New York, New York	5	Master	Columbia 709	10-in.	Performed by George P. Watson; self-announced.
between 1902 and 1908 New York, New York	6	Master	Columbia A574	10-in.	Performed by George P. Watson.

The matrices on the record for sale are 585 on 'Hush', and '709 on 'Roll On'

YODLE SONG COLUMBIA A574 Hush! Don't Wake The Baby/Roll On Silver Moon

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We Use The VJM Record Grading System

NB 45s use the LP system as below.

N (78) M (LP). As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).

N- (78) M- (LP). Nearly Mint, but has been played. No visible signs of wear or damage.

E+ (78) VG+ (LP). Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets.

E (78) VG (LP). Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.

E- (78) VG- (LP). Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches. LP: Some wear, scratches and scuffs, but no skipped or repeat grooves.

V+ (78) G+ (LP) V+ is an average condition 78 in which scuffs and general use has dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate but playing is generally free from distortion. Surface noise not overly pronounced. LP: Below average with scuffs and scratches on fewer than half the tracks. No skips or repeat grooves.

V (78) G (LP). Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.

V- (78) G- (LP). Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy greying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level. LP: Lowest Grade. Audible scratches, etc. on more than half the tracks. Listening uncomfortable.

G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.

G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.

G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.

F (78). Most of music remains audible over surface noise, but listening now uncomfortable.

P (78). Unplayable.

NB: Damage to labels and jackets (LP) should be noted whenever present.

Abbreviations: sfc = surface; lbl = label; nap = not affecting play; scr/scrs = scratch/scratches; lc = lamination crack; cr = crack; hlc/hc = hairline crack; wol = writing on label; sol = sticker on label; fade = faded label; gr/grs = groove/grooves; eb = edge bite; ec = edge chip; ef = edge flake; rc = rim chip.