ROCKET 88 JACKIE BRENSTON and his Delta Cats CHESS

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Hi everyone !

Todays listings will be somewhat common, and some that are not very common   These are part of my record collection that spans nearly 28 years !!! My collection contains mostly 45’s and quite a lot of 33 1/3, and quite a few goodies on 78s, too !! (sorry , no classical music, though).

Notice to buyers : You will notice my even LOWER starting bid prices, so that EVERYONE can afford to own these great records. Perfect for buying, trading, and selling !!!  And each record will come in it's own paper sleeve.

A CLASSIC !!!!!    Most people say this is THE actual FIRST rock and roll record ever made !!!     I don't know 'bout that,  but this record is one shufflin' bad dude disc !!   I LOVE THIS SONG !!    His ever popular Rocket 88.   The song about his " V8 motor and smart in design, black convertible top....!!    Everybody likes his rocket 88, and you will LOVE this rare and hard to find disc !!    Made in 1951 on the Chicago  CHESS label,  record # 1458 .     Flip side is    Come back where you belong .    I won't lie to you; this record has been played quite a bit, and it shows !   Plays very nice, though, and I have a lightweight tone-arm (skipped only once when I tested it) .    Music - to - noise ratio is about 65/35.   So you will be able to hear the music very well !!    It's funny;  the way the disc looks,  you'd think it would play horrible.   Just goes to show you that looks can VERY MUCH be deceiving !!    I would rate looks about a G/G+.   Music about a 7+/8- !!

PLEASE see my other items within this auction, and the next few auctions of mine to come.  I PROMISE you some neat items !!!!

ALWAYS REMEMBER I grade very strict, and very honestly of ALL that I sell. I will do my best to represent the description of the merchandise as best that I can, and try not to leave anything out. In the event that there is any information that I missed, and if you should EVER have ANY questions regarding ANY of my collection that I am selling, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO ASK ME !!!

I will ALWAYS respect the fact that you need to know as much about what you’re buying, so that you can make an educated decision. This will apply to ANY records at ANY time, that I sell

And all are made in the great U.S. of A. !!!!!!

I visually grade all my records very conservatively with a 10-point grading system: AND, all of my records are free of tape, writing, tears, stains, warps, stickers, number stickers, unless otherwise noted. I will NEVER sell ANY record at ANY time that is lower than a grade 4 (because I don’t have any !!)

Here's what the grading means:

10 = MINT

9 = Near MINT

8 = Better than VG, But below NM

7 = Very Good

6 = Better than Good, But below Very Good

5 = GOOD

4 = Better than Poor, but below Good

3 = POOR

2 = Really trashed

1 = Frisbee !!

I will now,  for your information,  give you a description of the Grading conditions that I have placed on these records :

MINT =  Never played, awesome surfaces with NO defects !!

N MINT = Beautiful labels, beautiful playing surfaces, but has been played slightly.

VG +  =  Same as above,  but played a bit more.   Just a small amount of VERY SLIGHT / light  surface scratches.

VG  =  Labels clean,  but VERY SLIGHT ring wear.    Playing surfaces show a little bit more light surface scratches / or very light surface scuffs. 

VG -   =  Labels have light / medium ring wear,  light surface scratches/ or scuffs.   Has been played quite a bit. 

G +  =   Labels have medium to heavy ring wear,  many light surface scratches/ or many scuffs.   Has been played alot,  but still is an exceptable copy.

G  =    Labels have wear, and some wear damage.   Surface scuffs and scratches are quite prevelent ( I will RARELY sell any of these,  unless it is rare !!).

I not only accept Bid-Pay, but for everyones convenience , I NOW ACCEPT  PAY-PAL !!!!!!!!!!!!

In the U.S. Shipping/Handling will be regular mail @ $4.75.  Insurance is optional at  $ 1.50.

CANADA / INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE :  Any winning bid OUTSIDE the United States,  will be charged  a $13.00  flat rate  to cover shipping / handling .  CANADA will be a flat rate of $8.00.   Insurance will be an additional  1.50

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GOOD LUCK ON YOUR BIDDING !!!!!!!!!