Helen Kane, The BOOP-BOOP-A-DOOP Girl, MGM EP X 1164 High Fidelity 1954
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**Helen Kane – “The Boop‑Boop‑A‑Doop Girl!” (1954)
MGM High Fidelity EP X‑1164 — Original 7" 45 RPM**
🔷 Authentic 1954 MGM High Fidelity EP from Helen Kane, the original “Boop‑Boop‑A‑Doop” girl whose vocal style inspired the Betty Boop character.
🔷 Track highlights include Do Something, That’s My Weakness Now, When I Get You Alone Tonight, and When My Sugar Walks Down the Street — classic early‑’50s pop charm.
🔷 Label & pressing details • MGM Records, catalog X‑1164 • 7" EP, 45 RPM, High Fidelity • Early‑’50s MGM yellow‑label design
🔷 Playback Notes • Plays EX excellent to NM near‑mint, with hardly any noise — unusually clean for a 1954 MGM EP. • Music is loud, clear, and vibrant, with Helen Kane’s vocals cutting through beautifully. • No skips, sticking, or groove wear issues. plays EXcellent for a record that is over 70 years old. if you buy this I think you will be surprised how well it plays.
🔷 Original picture sleeve included • EX condition overall, with strong color, clean panels, and no seam splits. • Light tanning consistent with a well‑preserved 70‑year‑old MGM sleeve. • Upper‑right oval retail sticker still present — faded but intact, featuring a cartoon‑style figure. Adds vintage charm and retail provenance.
🔷 Archival protection added • Includes a brand‑new poly‑lined paper sleeve to keep the vinyl in excellent condition and prevent future scuffing.
🔷 Condition Transparency • Vinyl shows minimal handling marks and presents extremely well. • Sleeve remains structurally sound and visually appealing, especially for its age over 70 years.
🔷 Collector Appeal • Early Helen Kane material is increasingly sought after due to her cultural link to the Betty Boop legacy. • MGM EPs from this era were pressed in smaller quantities, making clean, complete examples like this one especially desirable.
Tagline: A boop‑worthy MGM EP with near‑mint playback, an excellent original sleeve, and a charming mystery sticker that whispers 1954…
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