Otis Williams & His Charms 45 Ivory Tower 1956 R&B NOS Billboard #11 Deluxe 6093

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-Artist / Group: Otis Williams And His Charms

-Mini bio: R&B vocal group from Cincinnati, Ohio comprising of Otis Williams (lead), Richard Parker, Donald Peak, Joe Penn and Rolland Bradley. Group first recorded for Rockin' in 1953. Otis Williams, is not to be confused with the same-named member of The Temptations.

-Group released a string of well-crafted R&B classics between 1954-61 including Hearts Of Stone, Ling, Ting, Tong, That's Your Mistake and Ivory Tower among others.

-Otis Williams and the Charms continued recording right into the early 1970's for Stop Records and also Scepter Records including Begging To You, Jesus Is A Soul Man and a re-recording of Ling, Ting, Tong.

-Titles: Ivory Tower / In Paradise

-Ivory Tower is a mid-tempo R&B love ballad with terrific lead vocals from Otis Williams with fine vocal backing from The Charms, tinkling piano, understated drums and bass.

This is the original version of Ivory Tower which first entered Billboard on March 31, 1956. Gale Storms cover version entered Billboard on April 28, 1956 and would reach #6.

-In Paradise is a mid-tempo R&B love ballad with soaring vocals from Otis Williams, strummed guitar, piano, nice backing vocals from The Charms.

-The chances of any record released in the 1940's, 1950's or 1960's which has managed to escape ever having felt a needle in it's grooves is remote, but does happen. This is one such record, it came from the inventory of a juke box distributor who never put into circulation over 7,00 NOS 1950's and early early 1960's 45 rpm singles. We offer for your consideration: Ivory Tower recorded by: Otis Williams And His Charms which is a new, unplayed old store stock 45, and will be your final upgrade.

-Label: Deluxe 6093

-Year released: 1956

-Billboard number: 11

-Billboard debut date: March 31, 1956

-Pressed in: United States

-Visual grade: New, unplayed old store stock

-Labels: Near mint

-Original Deluxe 1956 factory sleeve: VG++

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Canada- $4.00 for the first two 45's plus .50 for each additional 45 up to seven 45's

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Record grading:

(M) Mint: A mint record should appear to have just left the manufacturers without any handling; that is, it should appear perfect! No light scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains on labels or writing, tears or splits; nothing. Perfect. And age has nothing to do with it; the same standards for Mint apply to a rare rockabilly single from 1955 as they do to a Top 40 record from 1988! There are no sliding values for Mint. A Mint record cover should appear to have never had a record in it; no ring-wear, dog-eared corners, writing, seam-splits; nothing! Perfect! Even a new, unplayed old stock record can have factory flaws. Mint should be used sparingly and will usually attract a premium value to serious collectors. Mint means perfect and nothing else!

(SS) Still sealed: Still sealed in the factory shrink wrap.

(M-) Mint minus: A nearly perfect record. The record will show no obvious signs of wear, very light surface scuffs from normal handling are permitted but no light scratches. Original finish intact. Picture sleeves should have no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.

(VG+) Very good plus: The record will show some signs that it was played or otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or light scratches. Picture sleeves may have some slight ring wear, lightly turned up corners, or a small seam split.

(VG) Very good: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record or sleeve will be more pronounced in a VG record or picture sleeve. Groove wear may be noticeable, the record may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound, but the foreign noises will be less prominent than the music. Picture sleeves may have quite prominent ring wear. Creases, folds, seam splits and tears will be more obvious and may appear on all three sides, and there may be writing as well.

(VG-) Very good minus: Foreign noises may be about as prominent as the music. The record still plays through without skipping. The picture sleeve will have more significant seam splits, perhaps to the point where they were taped closed, and highly obvious ring wear and heavier writing. Can serve as a filler until a better one comes along.

(G) Good: We seldom offer a good record for sale unless it is particularily rare for the following reasons: Foreign noises are louder than the recorded music and listening can be distracted by the noise. May or may not play through without skipping, but should be so noted. Picture sleeves are so badly seam split that they may not be able to contain the record within.Tears, folds, writing and ring wear may be overwheming.