FIVE CHANCES BLUE LAKE 115 All I Want/Shake-A-Link RARE CHICAO DOO WOP 1955

$

980

FIVE CHANCES BLUE LAKE 115
ALL I WANT SHAKE-A-LINK
This record and their other releases on CHANCE, STATES and FEDERAL are among the BEST CHICAGO RHYTHM & BLUES Vocal Groups ever. All of them are quite RARE also. 
In an extended interview With ANDRE WILLIAMS in the nineties, ANDRE stated (among so many other things) that the CHANCES, THRILLS and ECHOES were the PIMP GROUPS in CHICAGO. They were tough, in several ways, and it was tough to get in these groups. They were the best dressed, best dancers and best singers, in ANDRE’S opinion.
CLASSIC EARLY CHICAGO DOO WOP sound from 1955 DEEP BLUESY BALLAD b/w HOT JUMP. STRICTLY FINE sides.
Amazing Group, Amazing Label...NO Exaggeration.
CONDITION: E-  This record would grade E but there are some stains on the surface (about 25% on each side). Does Not Affect Play DNAP. Most of the surface is still quite glossy.So It is being down graded to E-. It is still a very nice copy.

Standard 78 Grading:
N-   NEW MINUS - Highest grade used. Appears unplayed. Full luster. Slight signs of handling
E+   EXCELLENT PLUS - Full luster remains. Very few careful plays. Slightest indications of use or handling.
E    EXCELLENT - Almost full luster. Mild signs of play,  but no serious wear, scratches or scuffs.
E-  EXCELLENT MINUS - Some luster remains,  but record has some apparent wear, scuffs and / or scratches. Still a pretty nice 78, acceptable to most collectors.
V+  VERY GOOD PLUS - Record has considerable wear, scuff and / or scratches. Still plays pretty well but is clearly a used record. An AVERAGE USED 78 is in the V to V+ range.
V   VERY GOOD - Mostly or fully gray from use. Obvious surface noise but probably still plays pretty well. Scuffing and / or scratches more prominent.
V-  VERY GOOD MINUS - Further deterioration. Fully gray with deeper wear and heavy surface noise.
G   GOOD - Very rough, deeply gray, surface noise about equal to music.
F   FAIR - Really beat 78 that may skip. Surface noise exceeds music.

Shipping Details:  78s require special attention. Deep, oversized boxes are used. The 78s are sandwiched between at least four cardboard filler pads (slats) and packed with styrofoam peanuts and/or bubble wrap for safe arrival. I do not use LP mailers or 10 inch pizza box mailers.
Postage: USA.  PRIORITY MAIL ONLY $15.00 For safety in shipping, expensive 78s are shipped PRIORITY NOT MEDIA.
Postage International: International First Class is $27.00. Canada is $20.00 I cannot declare lower values for customs.  
Background:  I have been a collector and occasional seller since 1967. You can buy with confidence because I am an experienced grader and packer.
Guaranty:  Records are fully guaranteed. Return within 30 days for full refund if not satisfied. Buyer pays return postage. There has been very little loss, breakage or dissatisfaction over the years. 
So save your pounds, marks, schillings, francs, euros, shekels, pesos, even gold and silver because many great Blues, R&B and DOO-WOP 45s and 78s, from the RALPH SHURLEY COLLECTION are forthcoming. Please mark me as a favorite.