The Box Tops The Letter / Neon Rainbow Vinyl LP Bell 6011-S 1st Press VG++ 1967
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The Box Tops The Letter / Neon Rainbow Vinyl LP - Bell 6011-S VG++ First Pressing (1967)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well with good fidelity. Original cover is excellent, with good color, no splits or writing.
The Letter/Neon Rainbow is an album by American blue-eyed soul band The Box Tops, released in 1967. Following "The Letter" reaching number one on the singles charts, The Letter/Neon Rainbow was quickly assembled for a follow up. The album peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1968.
Most of the backing tracks were performed by session musicians; however the original group played the hit "The Letter". The session musicians likely consisted of Reggie Young and Bobby Womack (guitars), Tommy Cogbill (bass), Bobby Emmons (piano, organ), and Gene Chrisman (drums).
Lead singer Alex Chilton (16 at the time) later had a significant songwriting role in the cult power pop band Big Star, and after the dissolution of the group continued to develop his career as a solo artist.
Track listing
Side 1 "The Letter" (Wayne Carson Thompson) – 1:55 "She Knows How" (Thompson) – 3:08 "Trains and Boats and Planes" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 3:48 "Break My Mind" (John D. Loudermilk) – 2:29 "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher) – 4:34 "Everything I Am" (Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn) – 2:20
Side 2 "Neon Rainbow" (Thompson) – 3:04 "People Make the World" (Bobby Womack) – 2:31 "I'm Your Puppet" (Oldham, Penn) – 2:54 "Happy Times" (Oldham, Penn) – 1:46 "Gonna Find Somebody" (Womack) – 3:02 "I Pray for Rain" (Oldham, Penn) – 2:26
The Box Tops Alex Chilton – vocals, guitar Bill Cunningham – bass guitar John Evans – keyboards Danny Smythe – drums Gary Talley – guitar, backing vocals
with: Dan Penn – backing vocals Reggie Young and Bobby Womack (guitars) Tommy Cogbill (bass) Bobby Emmons (piano, organ) Gene Chrisman (drums). _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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