PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, IS A ROCKIN ORIGINAL PRESSING CHUCK BERRY "NEW JUKE BOX HITS" LP! PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNLESS YOU CAN TAKE THE TIME TO READ & UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION! THANK YOU!! CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE AWESOME SELECTIONS!! THIS BABY WILL GET YOUR FEET TAPPING AND YOUR HEAD BOPPIN' FOR SURE!!
THIS IS THE 1ST ORIGINAL 1961 FIRST PRESSING ON THE BLACK CHESS LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT #CHESS LP-1456 IN HIGH FIDELITY. SHELDON IS INSCRIBED INTO THE DEAD WAX ON BOTH SIDES WHICH GENERALLY INDICATES AN EARLY 1ST PRESSING! I HAVE SEEN THE NICER ONES SELL IN THE $500-600 RANGE! VISUALLY, THE 59 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL PLATTER IS IN VG CONDITION!.I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THE PLATTER HAS RETAINED A GOOD AMOUNT OF IT'S ORIGINAL DEEP RICH GLOSS! PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!
I DO SEE MANY LIGHT SCRATCHES, PAPER SCUFFS/HAIRLINES & NEEDLE MARKS THERE WERE SMALL PORTIONS OF SEVERAL THAT I CONSIDERED TO BE JUST BARELY FEEL-ABLE. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ABOVE WOULD SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE EXCELLENT LISTENING EXPERIENCE THANKS TO THOSE WONDERFUL DEEP GROOVE PRESSINGS. THE LABELS ARE FREE OF ANY WRITING OR STICKERS AND AS YOU CAN SEE ARE VG AS WELL WITH SOME LIGHT SPINDLE TRAILS AND WEAR AROUND THE SPINDLE HOLE. BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THE VINYL GRADES AS VG
THE COVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND PRESENTS VERY WELL! THERE IS NO SPLITTING, TAPE,WRITING OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! THE SPINE IS VERY STRONG TIGHT AND PERFECTLY READABLE. THE UPPER & LOWER SEAMS ARE UN-SPLIT, STRONG & TIGHT WITH MINOR WEAR.THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANY EVIDENCE RING WEAR ON THE FRONT AND VERY MINOR ON THE REVERSE! THERE IS SOME STAINING UNDER THE LAMINATION ON THE FRONT AS SEEN IN MANY OF THESE COVERS. THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE FAIRLY CLEAN INFORMATIVE AND TOTALLY READABLE! THERE IS SOME MINOR STAINING TO THE UPPER LEFT BORDER. THERE ARE SOME MINOR CORNER DINGS/ CREASES/STAINING/SOILING AS SHOWN.
BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS THE COVER GRADES VG TO VG+ AS WELL
I HAVE PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT. SOME MINOR NOISE CAN BE HEARD UNDERNEATH THE MUSIC, MORE EVENTIDE IN THE QUIET PASSAGES. A FEW SOFT TICS HERE AND THERE. BUT THERE WERE NO DISTRACTING SKIPS, STICKS, POPS, TICKS, CLICKS, HISSES OR BURPS! THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE GRADES VG TO EX- (MINUS)
OVERALL CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE THIS ROCKIN' LP GRADES VG
Chuck Berry, fountainhead of the rock guitar and first citizen of the hallowed halls of rock and roll music, has been hailed by rock and roll fanatics, guitarists and guitar-lovers of every generation as the Father of Rock and Roll.
He comes closest to being the one individual that can rightfully be credited with inventing rock and roll as we've come to know it today. He is one of the greatest guitarists and song-writers the world has ever known. His seminal influence on the world of music has been acknowledged by every rock musician in his wake.
Chuck Berry not only breathed life into the rock and roll sound, he infused vital energy and spirit into the rock and roll attitude. His masterfully crafted compositions were an astonishing blend of traditional black rhythm and blues with white country, jazz and western licks, and they transcended race, class and age barriers to capture the imagination of a wide variety of cosmopolitan audiences.
The thumping, foot-tapping guitar licks and the magic of the witty, rapid-fire lyrics complete with sly references to cars, girls and growing-up pains became the anthems of a generation.
Berry's music has managed to stand the test of time and reverberated through the ensuing decades to excite music connoisseurs even in the twenty-first century. To this day, his songs are essential listening for every true rock fan. Bequeathing his talent with the reverence it deserves, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Chuck Berry #6 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Compliments of Scotty Smith of Guitarists Rock.
SONG LIST:
SIDE 1
1. I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU
2. DIPLOMA FOR TWO
3.THIRTEEN QUESTION METHOD
4. AWAY FROM YOU
5. DON'T YOU LIE TO ME
6. THE WAY IT WAS BEFORE
SIDE II
1. LITTLE STAR
2.ROUTE 66
3. SWEET SIXTEEN
4.RUN AROUND
5. STOP AND LISTEN
6. RIP IT UP
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MINT
Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.
NEAR-MINT
NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!
VG+ (EXCELLENT)
VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable.
The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1". Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.
VG
VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.
VG-
VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.
G/G+
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.