CHUCK BERRY IS ON TOP EX ORIGINAL 1959 1st PRESSING CHESS LP -1435

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PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, IS A ROCKIN' ORIGINAL 1959 1ST PRESSING CHUCK BERRY "CHUCK.. BERRY IS ON TOP" LP  IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!

GOLDMINE PRICE GUIDE VALUES THIS AT $180.00 IN NRMT CONDITION.

 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 1959 PRESSING ON THE BLUE CHESS LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT# CHESS LP-1435 IN HIGH FIDELITY."SHELDON" IS INSCRIBED INTO THE DEAD WAX ALONG WITH RECORD NUMBER ON BOTH SIDES!

 THE "SHELDON" INSCRIPTION IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO BE AUTHENTICITY OF A 1ST PRESSING.

 BUT IT HAS A BLUE LABEL AND YOU SAY, ISN'T THAT A SECOND PRESSING? NOT NECESSARILY...READ ON!

To shed some light on the Chess Black/Blue label pressings this is from the Chess Album Discography:
The original Chess LP series started with LP-1425 and included albums on both the Chess and the Checker labels. After 1437, the series was used exclusively for the Chess label; the Checker label switched to a 2970 series. A note about label design changes. Label design changes are a messy operation, not usually a clean break between one design and a newer one from one album number to the next. Often, the old label blanks are used until they are depleted. Sometimes, when several pressing plants are used, some run out later than others, so we see things like the first black label showing up on LP-1500, when two label changes have already occurred since then. In the case of Chess, Checker, and Argo, different color labels with the first design were used, often for the same album, so for instance "original pressings" of a Chess album might show up with either a blue or a black label. And of course, newer labels often show up on older albums. This is more easily explained by later pressings of an album still in print. For all these reasons, it is hard to pinpoint when a new label starts for a company like Chess. Certainly the orange GRT label on a 1962 album indicates a later pressing or a reissue, but in looking at the 1960s labels, as we say, it's messy, and it's why we usually say, "about this point, the label changes."
The first Chess label was black with silver printing, "CHESS" vertically on the left side of the label. On stereo releases, a gold label with black printing was used, with the same graphics. During this time, some issues used dark blue labels with silver printing  graphics were the same. These were the original labels on 1425 to approximately 1482, but also appeared sporadically on original albums as late as LP-1500

SO IN REALITY, THE 1ST PRESS BLUE LABELS ARE MORE THAN LIKELY RARER THAN THE BLACK ONES!

VISUALLY, THE 53 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN EX CONDITION!  I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND DO SEE THAT THE RARE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MUCH OF IT'S DEEP RICH LUSTER! PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!

 I DO SEE SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINES (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY) NONE OF WHICH WERE EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FEEL-ABLE.  NOR DO THEY  EFFECT THE INCREDIBLE  LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

 THE THE LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE ARE EXCELLENT AS WELL! 

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS  I FEEL  THE VINYL  DESERVES A GRADE OF EX TO EX+

THE COVER PRESENTS VERY NICELY. THERE IS NO SPLITTING,WRITING, TAPE OR STICKERS ANYWHERE! JUST SOME MINOR DINGS/SCRAPES/ CREASES/SOILING AS SHOWN. 

THE SEAMS ARE UN-SPLIT & TIGHT! THE SPINE IS VERY STRONG AND PERFECTLY READABLE. THERE IS SOME MINOR EVIDENCE OF RING/SHELF WEAR NOTICEABLE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE APPEARS TO BE SOME MINOR TOUCH-UP NEAR THE EDGES.

 THE REVERSE SIDE IS CLEAN AND ALSO PRESENTS VERY WELL. THERE IS SOME MINOR STAINING /SOILING AROUND THE BOARDERS AND A SMALL PEN MARK LOWER RIGHT CORNER. THE LINER NOTES ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND PERFECTLY READABLE.  BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THE COVER GRADES AS EX- TO EX+

   I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS OUTSTANDING!!! SOME VERY MINOR OCCASIONAL NOISE MOSTLY BETWEEN SONGS BUT NOTHING DISTRACTING IN ANY WAY! AN OUTSTANDING LISTENING COPY! THERE WERE  NO  SKIPS, STICKS OR DISTRACTING POPS, HISSES, CLICKS,TICKS OR BURPS! THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE GRADES NRMT-

 OVERALL THIS ROCKIN' LP EASILY GRADES EX- EX+

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. ALMOST GROWN

2. CAROL

3. MAYBELLINE

 4.  SWEET LITTLE ROCK & ROLLER

5. ANTHONY BOY

6. JOHNNY B. GOODE

 SIDE II

1. LITTLE QUEENIE

2. JO JO GUNNE

 3. ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN

4. AROUND AND AROUND

 5. HEY PEDRO

6. BLUES FOR HAWAIIANS

 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 guitarists of all time. Compliments of Scotty Smith of Guitarists Rock

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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 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 un-played (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO 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 splits not 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 are NO 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 NORMAL 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 NORMAL 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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