Federal semiflex DeeJay 78 rpm 12176 Doo Wop 1954 THE LAMPLIGHTERS: Mercy M-
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Doo Wop obscurity from 1954
Federal 78 rpm No 12176
Special Dee Jay copy pressed on 'semi-flex'
>>>>The Lamplighters<<<<
Side 1: I Used to Cry Mercy, Mercy
this one really swings along!!
Side 2: Tell Me You Care
Hear the songs on Youtube!
from Allmusic.com:
The L.A.-based Lamplighters are best known as the group who later evolved into the Sharps, the backup group for Thurston Harris ("Little Bitty Pretty One," number two R&B and number six pop in 1957 for Aladdin). Former Hollywood Flame second tenor Willie Ray Rockwell, Matt Nelson, Al Frazier, and Harris formed the Lamplighters in the spring of 1952 and began appearing in a number of neighborhood nightspots, including Club Alabam on Central Ave., and the Barrelhouse Club in Watts, a nightclub owned by musician Johnny Otis and his partner Bardu Ali.
Otis introduced the group to Ralph Bass at Federal-King Records, which was actually headquartered in Cincinnati at the time. Bass signed the group to Federal, and in the late summer of 1953, began issuing the group's first singles, of which "BeBop Wino" b/w "Give Me" scored some much-needed airplay on the West Coast. They also backed up blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon and appeared with Linda Hayes and the Flairs, and performed at the Tenth Anniversary Cavalcade of R&B at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles with headliners Ruth Brown, Count Basie, and Louis Jordan.
Subsequent Federal singles failed to score much airplay for the group, who were virtually unknown outside of their home base in South Central Los Angeles. In mid-August 1954, the Lamplighters were on the bill for another huge R&B extravaganza at the Savoy Ballroom, hosted by DJ Hunter Hancock. During the fall months, because of the lack of support from Federal, the group's personnel was changing often. By year's end, they were an entirely different group: Eddie Jones, Harold Lewis, Carl White, and Sonny Harris.
In early 1955, Federal released a few more singles which failed to sell and soon ended their association with the group.
Condition: Mint minus pressed on 'Semi-Flex" plays with silent surface
see detailed condition description below
N (78) As new and unplayed (there are virtually no 78s that can categorically be claimed to be unplayed).
M- (78) No visible signs of wear or damage. Looks almost new and plays like new.
E+ (78) Plays like new, with very, very few signs of handling, such as tiny scuffs from being slipped in and out of jackets
E (78) Still very shiny, near new looking, with no visible signs of wear, but a few inaudible scuffs and scratches.
E- (78) Still shiny but without the lustre of a new record, few light scratches.
V++(78) is an above average condition 78 in which light scratches, scuffs and general use have dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is light and listening is enjoyable. There may be a few minor ticks and pops. Surface noise is low.
V+ (78) V+ is an average condition 78 in which light scratches, scuffs and general use have dulled the finish somewhat. Wear is moderate and playing is free from distortion. There are a few minor ticks and pops. Surface noise present but still well in the background.
V (78) Moderate, even wear throughout, but still very playable. Surface noise and scratches audible but not intrusive.
V- (78) Quite playable still, but distortion and heavy graying in loud passages. Music remains loud in most passages. Surface noise and scratches well below music level.
G+ (78). Grey throughout but still serviceable. Music begins to sound muffled. Heavy scratches.
G (78). Quite seriously worn and scratched, but music level is still higher than surface noise.
G- (78). Music still prominent, but wear and scratch damage extensive.
I know how to pack 78's so that they arrive safe and unbroken
Records can be returned for full refund if you feel that I have misrepresented the condition.
Shipping: I charge the actual cost for me to ship you the item, no charge
for materials
Shipping to the US is $7.00 via Media Mail mailed from the US.
Shipping to Canada is around $18.00
Shipping to the rest of the world is $21.00. Due to package losses that happen too frequently, I can no longer afford to ship to China...Sorry!
If you buy more than one lot I will combine shipping for substantial savings for you.
Overseas, about $5 more for each additional record..
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