Chuck Berry - Berry Is on Top LP Mono Black Label 1959 US Chess LP-1435 G+
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This is an original 1959 mono pressing of Berry Is on Top, arguably one of the greatest rock and roll albums ever compiled. This isn't just a standard studio album; it's essentially a greatest hits collection released right at the peak of Berry's initial fame, featuring absolute titans of the genre like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene," "Roll Over Beethoven," and "Carol." This copy features the classic black Chess label with the silver vertical text, a hallmark of the late 50s pressings that collectors look for. The deadwax even has a "9-2-59" etching, pinpointing its production to the fall of '59. It’s a fantastic piece of music history that captures the raw, high-fidelity energy of early rock 'n' roll in the format it was meant to be heard in.

Item Breakdown

  • Artist: Chuck Berry

  • Release Title: Berry Is on Top

  • Label: Chess

  • Catalog Number: LP-1435

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

  • Year Released: 1959

  • Matrix / Runout: LP-1435, 9-2-59 (Etched)

  • Record Size: 12"

  • Speed: 33 RPM

  • Sleeve Type: Cardboard Jacket


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