Wild SPROUTS 1957 Rockabilly 78 Teen Billy Baby (E-)
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Wild SPROUTS 1957 Rockabilly 78 Teen Billy Baby (E-)
THE SPROUTS. Reo 8183 (Cdn press of Spangle master) Teen Billy Baby/Goodbye, She’s Gone.Two Nashville boys (Bobby Johnson and Billy Cosby) cut the raucous ‘Teen Billy Baby’ in Nashville, sometime in 1957, for the tiny Spangle label out of Springfield, Illinois. RCA later bought the masters and released the tune on their label. Here’s a rare Canadian press of the number when it was still on Spangle. Wild out-of-control drumming, echo-drenched guitar and toot-toot-tooting sax combined with laser-like Everly Brothers-inspired duet vocals make this a must-have. I bought this copy by mistake, forgetting I already owned the RCA press. I now offer it to you.
This 78 visually grades a solid E- with some minor rubs, scuffs, a few very light scratches (mostly on the ‘B’ side) and other light signs of use. Spot-checked. Pressing is LOUD – both sides play nice and strong! There is a tiny paper tear near the spindle hole on the side ‘B’ label. Wild stuff. Good luck.
Please check my other auctions for more great 78s. I’m happy to combine multiple auctions to help get the best shipping rates. And, don’t forget, I can ship up to two 78s for the same price as shipping one.
Unless otherwise stated, 78s are carefully cleaned by hand before listing. Upon receiving, your only job will be to enjoy the music.78s come in used but nice vintage green sleeves or, when possible, original paper sleeves.
I do my spot-checking and play testing on a Technics 1200 turntable with a Stanton 500 cartridge using a standard Stanton 2.7 stylus. The amp is a mid-70s Pro-Linear with the mono switch activated. The speakers are small professional recording studio monitors (Yamaha NS 10) that are known for being overly bright – great for spotting that mild surface noise!
I ship 78s as I like to receive them - using the four-sheet 10” cardboard sandwich, foam chips, 12" x 12" x 4 "(or 6") box method.
I use standard 78 grading (E+, E, E-, V+, V, V- etc). I’ll sometimes use double plus or minus signs to really hone in on the shape.
S&H INFO:
I charge actual postage plus an extra dollar (give or take a few cents, depending on the state of the constantly fluctuating US and Canadian dollars) to help pay for packing materials.
There is no ‘handling charge’ for the time I take to properly pack your precious slab of shellac for safe travel.
NOTE TO CANADIAN BUYERS. The postage amount I’ve posted is a guideline only. Once I have your postal code, I’ll invoice you with the proper shipping cost which varies, depending on your location in Canada. Thanks.
NOTE TO ALL BUYERS. Canada Post has raised their rates as of Jan 11/10. This, as well as the strong Canadian dollar, has caused a slight increase in shipping rates.
US Surface S&H for up to two 78s is $12.15 US.
US Air S&H for up to two 78s is $14.80 US.
International surface S&H for up to two 78s ranges from $15.10 US to $16.70 US, depending on your location. Note: International surface shipping can take up to two months to arrive from Canada. Not recommended.
International Air S&H for up to two 78s ranges from $31.85 US to $36.75 US, depending on your location.
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