Creedence Clearwater Revival CCR Willie and Poor Boys Vinyl LP Fantasy 8397 1969

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Willie and the Poor Boys - Fantasy 8397 Original First Pressing (1969)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Some light noise on the edges, then calms down. Cover is fully intact with no splits, spine visible. Name on label and back cover.
Matrix / Runout (Label A): F-2762-2 D3A Matrix / Runout (Label B): F-2763-2 C3D
Willy and the Poor Boys is the fourth album by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released by Fantasy Records in 1969. It was the last of three studio albums the band released that year, and was placed at number 193 in Rolling Stone's 2020 list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
The album features the songs "Down on the Corner", from which the album got its name, and "Fortunate Son", which is a well-known protest song. Creedence also released its own version of "Cotton Fields" on this album, which reached the #1 position in Mexico.
A1 Down On The Corner A2 It Came Out Of The Sky A3 Cotton Fields A4 Poorboy Shuffle A5 Feelin' Blue
B1 Fortunate Son B2 Don't Look Now (It Ain't You Or Me) B3 The Midnight Special B4 Side O' The Road B5 Effigy
Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty – vocals, lead guitar, piano, maracas, cowbell, harmonica (4), producer, arranger Tom Fogerty – rhythm guitar, (all but 11,12), backing vocals Stu Cook – bass, washtub bass (4), backing vocals Doug Clifford – drums, washboard (4)
Additional musicians Booker T. Jones – organ (13) Steve Cropper – guitar (13) Donald "Duck" Dunn – bass (13) Al Jackson, Jr. – drums (13) _____________________________________________
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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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