CHUCK BERRY AFTER SCHOOL VERY RARE 1957 1ST PRESSING CHESS LP-1426 BLACK LABEL

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PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A  MEGA RARE CHUCK BERRY ORIGINAL 1957  1ST PRESSING "AFTER SCHOOL SESSION" LP!

PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM IF YOU CAN NOT TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION! I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE MORE PICTURES IF YOU SO DESIRE PRIOR TO PURCHASING. 

CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE INCREDIBLE COLLECTION OF ROCKIN' TUNES! THIS LP WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET TAPPIN' AND YOUR HEAD BOPPIN'

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1957 TRUE 1ST PRESSING!  THIS WAS RECORDED ON THE CHESS BLACK LABEL WITH SILVER PRINTING # LP-1426 THERE IS NO YELLOW STRIP IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THE COVER! CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF THAT WAS ADDED IN 1958 MAKING IT A SECOND PRESSING!

 THESE ARE BECOMING EXTREMELY SCARCE AND SURE TO RISE IN VALUE I HAVE ALREADY SEEN THE DECENT ONES GO FOR WELL OVER $300.00 AND THE NRMT ONES TWICE THAT AND MORE!

VISUALLY, THE 57 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL PLATTER IS IN  VG TO EX- (MINUS) CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE THAT THIS THICK RARE PLATTER HAS RETAINED MUCH OF ITS ORIGINAL DEEP LUSTER...PLENTY OF SHINE HERE!

 I DO SEE SOME EXTREMELY  LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINES  (MOSTLY THE SWIRLY VARIETY) NONE OF WHICH  I CONSIDERED TO BE FEEL-ABLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 1 SMALL LINE AND IT WAS JUST BARELY AT THAT. SIDE II DOES EXHIBIT NOTICEABLE GROOVE WEAR WHICH IS THE BIGGEST VISUAL DETRACTION ON THE ENTIRE PLATTER. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ABOVE WOULD  SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE EXCELLENT LISTENING EXPERIENCE THANKS TO THOSE WONDERFUL DEEP GROOVE PRESSINGS!!

THE LABELS ARE EX AS WELL, THEY ARE FREE FROM ANY WRITING, STICKERS OR TAPE. THEY HAVE SOME NOTICEABLE SPINDLE TRAILS

THE COVER PRESENTS VERY WELL. THE UPPER SEAM WAS REPAIRED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER. VERY NICELY DONE WITH SUPER CLEAR TAPE AND HARDLY NOTICEABLE! THE LOWER SEAM IS UN-SPLIT WITH A TINY PIECE OF TAPE NEAR THE MOUTH TO WARD OFF A POTENTIAL SPLIT. THE SPINE IS WORN BUT READABLE AND MISSING APROX 2" OF PAPER  NEAR THE BOTTOM. THERE IS MINOR RING/SHELF WEAR EVIDENT TO BOTH SIDES AS SHOWN. THERE ARE SOME CORNER DINGS & CREASES/SOILING/STAINING AS SHOWN.

THE REVERSE SIDE LINER NOTES ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND PERFECTLY READABLE. THERE IS SOME FINGERPRINT STAINING OF SOME SORT. FEELS LIKE IT IS ON TOP RATHER THAN SOAKED IN AND PERHAPS COULD BE CLEANED UP A LITTLE. BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THAT THE COVER GRADES AS VG.

   I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS MOMENTS AGO AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS  EXCELLENT DESPITE SOME MINOR BACKGROUND NOISE MOSTLY NOTICEABLE BETWEEN TRACKS AND THE QUIET PASSAGES. I DID NOT CONSIDER THE NOISE LEVEL TO BE  OVERWHELMING  OR DISTRACTING AT ALL! 

 THERE NO WERE SKIPS, STICKS, REPEATS OR LOUD DISTRACTING POPS OR BURPS! OVERALL THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS VERY MUCH ENJOYABLE AND I GRADE IT AS EX TO EX+!

  OVERALL  CONSIDERING ALL OF THE ABOVE I FEEL THIS LP DESERVES A GRADE OF VG TO EX-.  IF YOU TEND TO BE ON THE FUSSY SIDE REGARDING APPEARANCE THIS PROBABLY IS NOT FOR YOU! SHE SOUNDS GREAT AND IS AN AWESOME PARTY RECORD AND PLACEHOLDER UNTIL THAT NEAR MINT ONE COMES ALONG!

SONG LIST

SIDE 1

1. SCHOOLDAY (RING RING GOES THE BELL)

2. DEEP FEELING

3. TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS

4. WEE WEE HOURS

5. ROLY POLY

6. NO MONEY DOWN

SIDE II

1. BROWN EYED HANDSOME MAN

2. BERRY PICKIN'

3. TOGETHER WE WILL ALWAYS BE

4. HAVANA MOON

5. DOWN BOUND TRAIN

6. DRIFTING HEART

Chuck Berry, fountainhead of the rock guitar and first citizen of the hallowed halls of rock and roll music, has been hailed by rock and roll fanatics, guitarists and guitar-lovers of every generation as the Father of Rock and Roll.

He comes closest to being the one individual that can rightfully be credited with inventing rock and roll as weve come to know it today. He is one of the greatest guitarists and song-writers the world has ever known. His seminal influence on the world of music has been acknowledged by every rock musician in his wake.

Chuck Berry not only breathed life into the rock and roll sound, he infused vital energy and spirit into the rock and roll attitude. His masterfully crafted compositions were an astonishing blend of traditional black rhythm and blues with white country, jazz and western licks, and they transcended race, class and age barriers to capture the imagination of a wide variety of cosmopolitan audiences.

The thumping, foot-tapping guitar licks and the magic of the witty, rapid-fire lyrics complete with sly references to cars, girls and growing-up pains became the anthems of a generation.

Berrys music has managed to stand the test of time and reverberated through the ensuing decades to excite music connoisseurs even in the twenty-first century. To this day, his songs are essential listening for every true rock fan. Bequeathing his talent with the reverence it deserves, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Chuck Berry #6 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Compliments of Scotty Smith of Guitarists Rock.

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ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks(from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for)The album cover will haveNO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+(EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable.

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splitsnot larger than 1". Neatly taped seams of 2" or less.It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits,especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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