“Last Kind Word” is a monument. Thanks, I had no idea there were so few copies. In the documentary “Crumb”, R. Crumb pulls out a 78 and plays it, and it’s LKW, so, maybe that’s one of the ten copies. :’o
You might also enjoy this documentary from 2003 about 78 collector Joe Bussard (who’s mentioned in the article).
Desperate Man Blues
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375702/
Storyline
Record collector Joe Bussard parties like it’s 1929! A cultural scavenger, musician and broadcaster, he was a pioneer in the preservation of 78rpm records and the roots music produced in pure and undiluted form in the 20s and 30s. Bussard has rescued priceless shellac artefacts from attics and basements across the US for more than 50 years. He has amassed a vast collection of more than 25,000 rare discs. At 65 Bussard has the enthusiasm and energy of a 16-year-old and will happily spin 75-year-old records all day for anyone who will listen. All the while he gives a running commentary on the music and performer, reliving the day it was made and relating some crazy tale of how he came to rescue the record! (Written by gillan@ cubemedia.com .au)