The Chords – Sh-Boom / Little MaidenCat Records 104 (1954) – 10" 78 RPM –...
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The Chords – Sh-Boom / Little Maiden

📀 Cat Records 104 – Original 1954 78 RPM Shellac


An original pressing of one of the cornerstone tracks in rock & roll and doo-wop history — “Sh-Boom” by The Chords.


This is the first version of the song ever recorded, predating the whitewashed cover by The Crew-Cuts. A driving, joyous, and tight vocal harmony performance that still sounds vital today.



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💿 Condition:


Visual Grade: VG+ to Excellent – strong gloss, minor sleeve marks only


Labels: Both sides clean with only minimal spindle wear (see photos)


No chips, cracks, or deep scratches – outstanding preservation for a 70-year-old shellac



🌀 Playback is clean with typical light shellac surface hiss — no skips or disruptions.



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🎧 A must for collectors of:


Doo-Wop


R&B


Early Rock & Roll


1950s vocal harmony


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