LITTLE RICHARD 45 RPM PLEASE HAVE MERCY ON ME RCA 5025
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Description
Richard Wayne Penniman (THE LITTLE RICHARD) was born December 5, 1932 one of twelve children. His father Charles "Bud" Penniman was a Seventh Day Adventist preacher who sold moonshine on the side. Richard grew up on a dirt street in an impoverished section of Macon, Georgia. Music was everywhere. Street vendors and evangelist who paraded down his block would sing as loud as they could, whether selling vegetables or religion, to get attention of folks inside. All the neighborhood sang freely as well, improvising on spiritual songs to keep them company as they worked. Some gospel singers, particularly Marion Williams of the Clara Ward singers, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Mahalia Jackson had a profound influence on Richard.
As a youngster he sang gospel with the Penniman Singers and Tiny Tots Quartet. Richard had an infectious, hyperactive personality that was contagious and made him popular, but also got him into trouble and his homosexuality didn't help matters and he left home to dance to draw customer in a traveling medicine. By age fifteen he was a regular with Sugarfoot Sam's Minstrel Show.
In 1951 at 18 he won a talent contest in Atlanta that led to a recording contract with RCA Victor. Four records were recorded that went nowhere. This listing is for the fourth and final of these RCA recordings.
FLIP SIDE- I BROUGHT IT ALL ON MYSELF 1952 RELEASE
VINYL- VG+ to M-
LABEL- VG+ to M- (faint pencil markings on side 2 label)
RECORD SHIPS IN VINTAGE PLAIN BROWN PAPER SLEEVE
LIQUIDATING A LARGE COLLECTION OF 1950's - 60's BLUES, JAZZ, GOSPEL , R&B 7" RECORDS FROM ONE COLLECTION
I WILL LIST THESE RECORSDS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, SOME BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND THE REST IN JANUARY 2010
SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS (AS WELL AS FUTURE LISTINGS) TO BID ON ADDITIONAL 7" 45 RPM SINGLE & EP RECORDS , LP RECORDS AND 78 RPMs FROM THIS SAME COLLECTION
Near Mint (NM or M-) a nearly perfect record. record shows no obvious signs of wear.Very Good Plus (VG+)
record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
the label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
Very Good (VG) surface noise will be evident. groove wear will be noticeable, light scratches that will affect the sound.
labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+) record in good or good plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. record will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear. labels are often in worn condition also.
BUYER TO PAY SHIPPING CHARGES
OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS - "Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs may be. These charges are normally collected on delivery. I do not undervalue or mark EBAY sale items as gifts.
COVERAGE IS OFFERED AS OPTIONAL
WILL COMBINE SHIPMENTS TO SAVE ON CHARGES (precise shipping charges will be invoiced after the auction has ended and the items have been packaged for shipment)
PAYMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS PLEASE
NO EARLY SALES. THERE IS NO 'BUY IT NOW' OPTION BEING OFFERED. THIS ITEM WILL RUN THE FULL 7 DAY AUCTION.
