THE SHELLS BABY OH BABY/ANGEL EYES RARE 1957 1ST PRESS 45
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$ 30 Sold For
Mar 22, 2026 Sold Date
Mar 17, 2026 Start Date
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Description

THE SHELLS - Baby Oh Baby / Angel Eyes - 1957 Johnson 104 - RARE 1ST PRESS. Nice thick glossy disc!

Item Specifics

• Artist: The Shells

• Label: Johnson Records (J-104)

• Year: 1957 (Original First Pressing)

• Format: 7" Vinyl 45 RPM 

• Vinyl Grade: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

• Label Grade: EX (Excellent)

Description

Up for auction is a highly sought-after 1957 original first pressing of The Shells' doo-wop classic, "Baby Oh Baby" b/w "Angel Eyes" on Johnson Records (#104). 

Why this is the "True" First Pressing:

This copy features the rare B-side title "Angel Eyes." Shortly after the initial 1957 release, the title was changed to "What's In An Angel's Eyes" to avoid confusion with a popular jazz standard. Most copies found today are the 1960 reissue with the longer title; this is the authentic, uncorrected 1957 original.

Condition Details:

• Vinyl: VG+. This is the desirable thick-press 1957 vinyl. It retains a high glossy luster with only light surface scuffs/paper marks that do not affect play.

• Labels: EX. The Johnson orange and black labels are exceptionally clean with no ring wear and perfectly centered. Note: Both labels feature a vintage dark blue rubber stamp (9591), likely a period-correct distributor or radio station inventory mark, adding to the record's provenance.

• Dead Wax / Matrix: Features the original 1957 matrix numbers: J-104-45 and J-105-45.

This is a museum-quality example of East Coast doo-wop history. Includes an original heavy plain sleeve. Shipped securely in a professional record mailer.


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