E- / E - comes in a rather battered company sleeve.

Victor 16531 (Black label (popular) 10-in. double-faced)

The following matrix(es) were released with this catalog number:

Company	Matrix No.	Take Number	Date	Title/Artist
Victor	B-4213	2	1/23/1907	Tramp, tramp, tramp / Byron G. Harlan ; Frank C. Stanley
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Victor	B-23722	5	2/25/1920	Tramp, tramp, tramp / Criterion Quartet
Victor	B-6231	6	12/1/1909	Old black Joe / Peerless Quartet

Primary Performers:

Criterion Quartet (Vocal group)

Byron G. Harlan (vocalist : tenor vocal)

Frank C. Stanley (vocalist : bass vocal)

Peerless Quartet (Vocal group)

Other Information:

Release Date: 8/1910	Source: Victor blue history card
Delete (Cutout) Date: 10/1926

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Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor 16531 (Black label (popular) 10-in. double-faced)," accessed November 13, 2025, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/object/detail/10541/Victor_16531.

CRITERION QUARTET/PEERLESS QUARTET VICTOR 16531 Tramp Tramp, Tramp/Old Black Joe

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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.