CHUCK BERRY ROCKIN' AT THE HOPS RARE 1960 1ST SHELDON PRESSING CHESS LP -1448

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300

PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, IS A ROCKIN' ORIGINAL 1960 PRESSING FROM CHUCK BERRY"ROCKIN' AT THE HOPS" LP

A RARE FIND IN THIS CONDITION INDEED!  I HAVE SEEN THE NRMT 1ST PRESSINGS OF THIS TITLE SELL UPWARDS OF $600

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNLESS YOU CAN TAKE THE TIME TO READ & UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION! I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICTURES PRIOR TO PURCHASING. THANK YOU!!

CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE AWESOME SELECTIONS!! THIS BABY WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET TAPPIN' & YOUR HEAD BOPPIN'!!

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1960 PRESSING ON THE CHESS BLACK LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT # CHESS LP-1448 IN HIGH FIDELITY.  SHELDON IS INSCRIBED INTO THE DEAD WAX ON BOTH SIDES WHICH GENERALLY INDICATES AN EARLY 1ST PRESSING!

VISUALLY, THE 54 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND DO SEE THAT THE RARE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MOST ALL OF OF IT'S DEEP RICH LUSTER! PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!

I DO SEE MANY EXTREMELY LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINES (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY) BUT NOTHING THAT I CONSIDERED TO BE EVEN CLOSE TO FEEL-ABLE. NOR WOULD ANYTHING SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE OUTSTANDING LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

THE  LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE AR EX TO EX + AS WELL! THEY ARE FREE FROM ANY WRITING TAPE OR STICKERS!

 BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THE VINYL DESERVES A GRADE OF EX  TO EX+ AND APPEARS TO BE LIGHTLY PLAYED.

THE COVER PRESENTS VERY NICELY! THERE IS NO WRITING, TAPE, SPLITTING, OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! UNLIKE MOST COVERS YOU FIND WITH THIS LP THIS HAS ONLY NO STAINING OR DISCOLORATION! A VERY TOUGH COVER TO FIND THIS CLEAN! THE SEAMS ARE UN-SPLIT STRONG & TIGHT!  THE SPINE IS VERY STRONG AND PERFECTLY READABLE AND INCREDIBLY TIGHT. THERE IS LITTLE TO NO EVIDENCE OF RING/SHELF WEAR NOTICEABLE TO EITHER SIDE.THE MOST OBVIOUS FLAW IS A DING TO THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER. THE LAMINATION IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SEPARATE ALONG THE LEFT SIDE BORDER.

THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE PERFECTLY READABLE  VERY CLEAN AND VERY INFORMATIVE. THERE IS SOME VERY LIGHT SOILING AS SHOWN.

 THERE IS SOME MINOR STAINING /SOILING/DINGS/CREASES AS SHOWN. BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THE COVER GRADES AS EX++ TO NRMT-(MINUS) AND IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND THIS CLEAN!

I HAVE PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS EXCELLENT!!! THERE WAS SOME VERY MINOR OCCASIONAL NOISE A FEW SOFT TICS MOSTLY BETWEEN SONGS BUT NOTHING DISTRACTING IN ANY WAY! A NICE LISTENING COPY! THERE WERE NO SKIPS, STICKS OR DISTRACTING POPS, HISSES, CLICKS,TICKS OR BURPS! THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE GRADES EX++ TO NRMT-

OVERALL BASED ON ALL OF THE ABOVE THIS ROCKIN' LP GRADES EX+

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. BYE BYE JOHNNY

2. WORRIED LIFE BLUES

3. DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE

4. CONFESSION' THE BLUES

5. TOO POOPED TO POP

6. MAD LAD

SIDE II

1. I GOT TO FIND MY BABY

2. BETTY JEAN

3. CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART

4. BROKEN ARROW

5. DRIFTIN' BLUES

6. LET IT ROCK

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 guitaristsof all time. Compliments of Scotty Smith of Guitarists Rock

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/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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