BO DIDDLEY HAVE GUITAR WILL TRAVEL RARE 1960 1ST PRESSING MONO CHECKER LP-2974

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OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A CLASSIC ORIGINAL BO DIDDLEY "HAVE GUITAR WILL TRAVEL" LP!

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1960 1ST PRESSING RECORDED IN HIGH FIDELITY!

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNLESS YOU READ & UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION!!!

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSING ON THE CHECKER BLACK LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT!

#LP-2974 RECORDED IN HIGH FIDELITY!

CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF ROCKIN' TUNES! THIS LP WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET TAPPIN' AND YOUR HEAD BOPPIN'

VISUALLY, THE THICK VINYL PLATTER IS IN VG CONDITION!

I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THE THICK RARE PLATTER  HAS RETAINED SOME OF IT'S ORIGINAL LUSTER. I DO SEE MANY VERY LIGHT  SCUFFS/HAIRLINES (MOSTLY THE SWIRLY VARIETY) NONE OF WHICH I CONSIDERED DEEP ENOUGH  TO BEING FEEL-ABLE. NOR DID THEY SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

THE LABELS ARE FREE OF ANY WRITING OR STICKERS, AND GRADE VG AS WELL

OVERALL I GRADE THE VINYL AS VG!

THE COVER PRESENTS DECENTLY! THERE IS NO WRITING OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! THERE WERE UPPER & LOWER SEAM REPAIRS DONE A VERY LONG TIME AGO BY A PREVIOUS OWNER TO PROTECT THIS VALUABLE BABY. ALL THE TAPE HAS SINCE BEEN REMOVED BUT SOME GLUE REMAINS. IT APPEARS IF YOU TAKE YOUR TIME YOU CAN REMOVE SOME OF STAINING FROM THE FRONT SIDE BUT PROBABLY NOT THE REVERSE SIDE. YOU COULD THEN TAPE RE-TAPE THE SEAMS IF YOU SO DESIRE. THERE IS VERY LITTLE EVIDENCE OF ANY RING/SHELF WEAR TO EITHER SIDE! THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE INFORMATIVE & TOTALLY READABLE. THE CORNERS DO SHOW SOME DINGS/WEAR.

THERE ARE SOME MINOR DINGS/CREASES/SCUFFS & SOILING AS SHOWN.

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS THE COVER GRADES VG- TO VG.

I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS MOMENTS AGO AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS  VERY GOOD! THERE WAS SOME  MINOR SURFACE NOISE UNDERNEATH THE MUSIC HERE AND THERE, MORE NOTICEABLE BETWEEN THE SONGS. THERE WERE A FEW SOFT TICS BUT NO SKIPS, REPEATS, OR LOUD POPS/TICS OR BURPS! CERTAINLY NOTHING I WOULD SAY WAS  DISTRACTING OR OVERPOWERING IN ANY WAY!

OVERALL THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE GRADES VG TO EX-!

CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE I GIVE THIS LP AN OVERALL GRADE OF VG

Born in 1928, Bo Diddley studied violin for years, but after hearing the music of blues legend John Lee Hooker, he switched to the guitar. Landing a record contract in 1955, Diddley reached the top 40 with ‘Pretty Things’ in 1956. Other famous songs include ‘Who Do You Love,’ ‘Mona,’ and ‘Before You Accuse Me.’ In 1987, Diddley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Singer, songwriter, musician and rock pioneer. Bo Diddley was born Ellas Bates (some reports say Otha Ellas Bates) on December 30, 1928, in McComb, Mississippi.

Bo Diddley, with his infectious rhythms and strong guitar work, was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music. At a young age, he was sent to live with one of her cousins, Gussie McDaniel, in Chicago.

McDaniel adopted him and he took her last name. For years, he studied violin. Then after hearing the music of blues legend John Lee Hooker, he switched to the guitar. Diddley attended vocational school for a time, learning how to make violins and guitars. But he eventually dropped out.

After working odd jobs and playing on street corners, Diddley started getting gigs at neighbor bars in Chicago. In 1955, he scored a recording contract with Checker, a subsidiary of the well-known blues label Chess Records. That year he scored his first rhythm and blues (R&B) hit with the self-titled single "Bo Diddley" and its B-side "I'm a Man." Diddley then reached the top 40 charts with "Pretty Things" in 1956. Other famous songs include "Who Do You Love," "Mona," and "Before You Accuse Me."

Appearing on television, touring, and recording new material, Diddley remained popular until the mid-1960s. As rock and roll tastes changed, he started producing few albums, which weren't met with the same enthusiasm as earlier efforts. Still he remained a powerful live performer who toured heavily. A 1979 tour with the punk rock group, The Clash, introduced Diddley to new audiences.

In 1987, Diddley was recognized for his role as a pioneering force in music by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. More recently, he won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards in 1996. That same year, he released his last studio album, Man Amongst Men, which was warmly received by critics.

Sometimes called "The Originator," Diddley has inspired countless acts that have followed in his musical footsteps, including Buddy Holly, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and the Doors.

Diddley died of heart failure June 2, 2008, at his home in Archer, Florida.

 SONG LIST SIDE 1

1. SHE'S ALRIGHT

2. COPS AND ROBBERS

3. RUN DIDDLEY DADDY

4. MUMBLIN' GUITAR

5. I NEED YOU BABY

SIDE II

1. SAY MAN, BACK AGAIN

2. NURSERY RHYME

3. I LOVE YOU SO

4. SPANISH GUITAR

5. DANCING GIRL

6. COME ON BABY

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

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 haveNO 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 splitsnot 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 areNO 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 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+

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 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.

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