Little Richard - Little Richard's Boogie/Directly From

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Little Richard

Little Richard's Boogie

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Directly From My Heart

Peacock 5-1658.  

VG+ Condition

   Extremely rare 1953 gem in very nice condition, before Richard Penniman became a Rock & Roll icon. Backed by Johnny Otis Band. From my 50 year collection, this original is very hard to find.

All my records have been in paper sleeves and/or plastic covers and in  climate-controlled storage for more than 30 years. I'm at a stage in life that I'm ready to begin parting with them, so my loss will be your big gain!

I have 30,000 records from the '50's and early '60's. Most are VG to M- Top 100, Rockabilly and Doo Wop. I specialized in Rockabilly, Elvis, Holly, and Sun label, so I have large quantities of those and many multiple copies. 

Also, approximately 100 still-sealed Duane Eddy LPs on Jamie label that I got when I cleaned out a Philadelphia warehouse in the '70s.

- My Grading System - 

Mint: I almost never grade a record Mint. To be called Mint it has likely never been played and with only hard to see scuffs from being removed from the sleeve a couple of times. Label looks perfect. Mint records more than thirty years old are extremely rare. When a record is truly Mint, it deserves (and receives) a large premium over other grades.  
 
Near Mint: Usually the highest grade. Records from the 1950s & '60s in this condition are very rare. Record looks almost new except for a feather scratch or two from being removed from its sleeve. Label should look new. A record that has never been played or handled, and would normally be considered brand new, can still be Near Mint simply because it's been moved a few times, or has been stored for 50 years. Also called M- by some.      
 
VG++ (Very Good Plus Plus): Beautiful collectible condition. Only the slightest of wear, slight scuffs, certainly no deep scratches. Very collectable.

VG+ (Very Good Plus): Very nice condition and better than you would expect from a record that's been played several times. The owner took good care of it and stored it in a or record case. Some scuffs and/or scratches but sounds good and does not skip. VG+ and VG++ is still quite collectable and above the norm for its age. This could even be a Near Mint record with a slight warp.
 
VG (Very Good): In good condition for its age, but more wear than VG+. Probably not always kept in a sleeve. Still makes for good listening and still collectable. 
 
VG- (Very Good Minus): Generally not collectible condition, unless it’s a super rare record. This is what you would expect of a record owned by a party-going teenager in the '50s and '60s. Probably hasn't seen a sleeve since the day it was purchased. Maybe kept in a record carrying case. No skips. Okay for listening, maybe a crackle here and there, but most dealers avoid records in this shape or below.
 
G (Good): Lots of surface wear but still playable. The most confusing grade because "good" really does not mean good. It is actually in quite poor condition. Probably spent a lot of time sleeveless and stacked with other records. May or may not skip. Not collectable. 
 
P (Poor): Not cracked. May or may not skip. Pretty much a wall hanger unless it's very rare. Also makes a great Frisbee. 

 E me if you have any questions. Thanks for visiting.