WE ARE THE IMPERIALS LITTLE ANTHONY TRUE 1959 1ST PRESS END-303 DOGS LABEL EX+

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PROUDLY OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, A MEGA-RARE CLASSIC LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS ORIGINAL 1959 FIRST PRESSING "WE ARE THE IMPERIALS FEATURING LITTLE ANTHONY"  HIGH FIDELITY LP IN EX++ CONDITION!

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE LP THAT GOLDMINE GUIDE VALUES AT $250.00 IN NRMT CONDITION!!!

 CHECK OUT THE SONG LIST BELOW TO SEE THE  AWESOME COLLECTION OF DOO-WOP TUNES THAT WILL REALLY GET YOUR FEET MOVIN'!!

THIS IS THE FIRST ORIGINAL 1959 PRESSING ON THE END GREY  LABEL  (WITH DOGS) WITH BLACK PRINT # END 303. THERE IS A DATE OF 1/10/59 INSCRIBED IN THE DEAD WAX

VISUALLY, THE 51 YEAR OLD THICK VINYL DISC IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.  I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND DO SEE A COUPLE OF  EXTREMELY LIGHT SCUFFS/HAIRLINE SCRATCHES  (MOSTLY OF THE SWIRLY VARIETY). NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO BEING FEEL-ABLE. NOR DO THEY SERIOUSLY EFFECT THE OUTSTANDING LISTENING EXPERIENCE. 

BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS  I FEEL  THE VINYL  GRADES AS EX+.

THE COVER LOOKS AWESOME AND GRADES EX THERE IS NO SPLITTING ON ANY OF THE SEAMS. THERE IS NO SPLITTING, WRITING, TAPE, OR STICKERS! THE SPINE IS A LITTLE TATTERED.  THERE ARE SOME MINOR  DINGS/CREASE AS SHOWN. THE LINER NOTES WERE EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE AND PERFECTLY READABLE & CLEAN. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY RING WEAR ON THE FRONT, BUT THE REVERSE SIDE DOES SHOW SOME. THE COVER STILL HAS MOST OF IT'S ORIGINAL GLOSS.  THE REVERSE SIDE IS DISCOLORED FROM AGE AROUND THE BORDERS AS SHOWN.

 BASED ON THE ABOVE IMPERFECTIONS I FEEL THAT THE COVER GRADES A EX AND PRESENTS VERY WELL

   I HAVE  PLAY GRADED THIS AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS  OUTSTANDING! THERE WAS SOME EXTREMELY MINOR CRACKLE/DISTORTION UNDERNEATH THE MUSIC HERE AND THERE BUT NOTHING I WOULD SAY WAS  DISTRACTING AND YOU REALLY HAD TO LISTEN FOR IT. THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE TRULY WAS EX++!

THERE WERE  NO  SKIPS, OR LOUD DISTRACTING POPS, HISSES, CLICKS OR BURPS! 

PLEASE NOTE THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD AS THEY ACTUALLY ARE!! THE WORD "ADMATTER" WILL NOT APPEAR ANYWHERE ON YOU RECORD OR COVER!

PLEASE NOTE THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD AS THEY ACTUALLY ARE!! THE WORD "ADMATTER" WILL NOT APPEAR ANYWHERE ON YOU RECORD OR COVER!

THE WORD "ADMATTER" WILL NOT APPEAR ANYWHERE ON YOUR RECORD OR COVER!

OVERALL THIS CLASSIC LP GRADES A SOLID EX!

Formed in Brooklyn, New York, USA, in 1957, and originally called the Chesters, the group comprised ‘Little’ Anthony Gourdine (8 January 1940, Brooklyn, New York, USA), Ernest Wright Jnr. (b. 24 August 1941, Brooklyn, New York, USA), Clarence Collins (b. 17 March 1941, Brooklyn, New York, USA), Tracy Lord and Glouster Rogers (b. 1940). A vital link between doo-wop and sweet soul, the Imperials were the prototype for the Delfonics and Stylistics. Gourdine first recorded in 1956 as a member of the Duponts. From there he helped form the Chesters, who became the Imperials on signing to the End label. The ‘Little Anthony’ prefix was subsequently added at the suggestion of the influential disc jockey Alan Freed. The group’s first hit, the haunting Al Lewis-penned ‘Tears On My Pillow’ (1958), encapsulated the essence of street-corner harmony. Further success came with ‘So Much’ (1959) and ‘Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop’ (1960), before Gourdine was persuaded to embark on an ill-fated solo career. In 1964, he formed a ‘new’ Imperials around Wright, Collins and Sammy Strain (b. 9 December 1940). Their first hit, ‘I’m On The Outside (Looking In)’, showcased Gourdine’s dazzling falsetto, a style continued on ‘Goin’ Out Of My Head’ and ‘Hurt So Bad’ (both of which reached the US pop Top 10). Complementing these graceful releases were such up-tempo offerings as ‘Better Use Your Head’ and ‘Gonna Fix You Good’ (both 1966). The line-up later drifted apart and in 1974 Sammy Strain replaced William Powell in the O’Jays. Three years later, Collins formed his own ‘Imperials’, touring Britain on the strength of two hit singles, a reissued ‘Better Use Your Head’, and a new recording, ‘Who’s Gonna Love Me’. In the 80s Gourdine released Daylight on the religious outlet Songbird.

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. TEARS ON MY PILLOW

2. OVER THE RAINBOW

3. CHA CHA HENRY

 4.  THE DIARY

5. OH YEAH

6. TWO PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

 SIDE II

1. WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR

2. WISHFUL THINKING

 3. SO MUCH

4. TRAVELING STRANGER

 5.WHAT DID I DO

6. LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

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 have NO 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 splits not 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 NORMAL 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 NORMAL 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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