CHUCK BERRY ROCKIN' AT THE HOPS 1960 1ST PRESSING CHESS LP-1448 EX TO EX+

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   PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY,IS A ROCKIN' ORIGINAL 1960 1st PRESSING FROM CHUCK BERRY "ROCKIN' AT THE HOPS" LP 

   PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU CAN NOT TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION! I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE MORE PICTURES PRIOR TO YOU 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 ORGINAL 1960 1ST PRESSING OF THE CHESS BLACK LABEL WITH SILVER PRINT # CHESS LP-1448 RECORDED IN HIGH FIDELITY. "SHELDON" IS INSCRIBED INTO THE DEAD WAX ON BOTH SIDES WHICH GENERALLY INDICATES AN EARLY 1ST PRESSING.


   VISUALLY, THE 65 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN EX TO EX+ CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MUCH OF  IT'S ORIGINAL DEEP RICH LUSTER. PLENTY OF SHINE HERE! I DO SOME EXTREMELY LIGHT SLEEVE SCUFFS / ABRASIONS, MARKS (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY). NONE OF THEM EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FEEL-ABLE. NOR DO THEY SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE EXCELLENT LISTENING EXPERIENCE!

  THE THE LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY WRITING OR STICKERS I GRADE THE LABELS AS EX+ AS WELL!

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

  THE COVER  PRESENTS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL! THERE IS NO TAPE ANYWHERE.THE SEAMS ARE VERY TIGHT WITH TWO 1/2" SPLITS AT THE MOUTH AT EACH END. THE SPINE UN-SPLIT AND SUPER TIGHT! IT IS PERFECTLY READABLE. THERE IS LITTLE TO NO RING/SHELF WEAR EVIDENT ON EITHER SIDE! THE COLORING IS VERY VIBRANT AND THE WHITE BACKGROUND AND LINER NOTES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN! THIS IS A VERY TOUGH COVER TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION. MANY YOU FIND WILL BE DISCOLORED ANOTHER VERY COMMON FOR THIS ALBUM IS DELAMINATION ON THE FRONT SIDE. NOT ON THIS BABY!  THE COVER EASILY GRADES EX+ TO NRMT- (NEAR MINT MINUS).

  I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS OUTSTANDING! THERE WERE NO SKIPS, JUMPS, STICKS, POPS OR BURPS! THIS RECORD WAS LIGHTLY PLAYED. I SUPPOSE YOU COULD FIND AN OCCASIONAL TIC OR MINOR DISTORTION IN SPOTS IF YOU ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR IT BUT I EXPERIENCED A NEAR MINT LISTENING EXPERIENCE.

 
  OVERALL CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE, I FEEL THIS LP DESERVES A GRADE OF EX TO EX+ AN EXCELLENT LISTENING & INVESTMENT COPY!

  PLEASE NOTE: RECORDS ARE STRICTLY GRADED AND NOT RETURNABLE SO PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PURCHASING! IF YOU NEED MORE PICTURES PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I'LL BE HAPPY TO OBLIGE. THANK YOU! RAY

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 weve 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.

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 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 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.