:- THE DRIFTERS - MOONLIGHT BAY (1958) London label tri center
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mega rare
THE DRIFTERS - MOONLIGHT BAY/DRIP-DROP
INCREDIBLY RARE 1958 UK LONDON 1st pressing 45 HL-E.8686
This record rarely comes up for sale
The history of rhythm-and-blues is filled with vocal groups whose names -- the Orioles, the Cadillacs, the Crows, the Flamingos, the Moonglows, the Coasters, the Penguins -- are held in reverence by fanatics and devotees. The Drifters are part of an even more exclusive fraternity, as a group that managed to carve out a place for themselves in the R&B firmament and also define that music, not only at its inception as a national chart phenomenon in the early '50s but also in the decade that followed. Their place in history is as complex as their role in it, by virtue of the fact that there are two distinct phases to their music and the continuity of their membership, and their extrordinary longevity -- only the Platters could claim as great a span of years as an active recording unit, though the latter group, due to major differences in the way they were organized, was far more stable in its membership and output. The Drifters can also claim a unique place in popular music history, as a major R&B group founded at the instigation of a record-label chief.
AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR YOUR COLLECTION!
I have graded this record as Excellent Condition : The records show some signs of being played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing
A rare record an absolute treasure to the serious collector
PAYPAL PAYMENTS ONLY
GOOD LUCK & HAPPY BIDDING
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