BILL HALEY - SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL UK '54 7" GOLD lettering BRUNSWICK 05338 EX

	£		44
	$		58

BILL HALEY - SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL c/w A.B.C. BOOGIE
This was Bill Haley's second UK single and is an ORIGINAL 1954 GOLD LETTERED copy, in overall truly excellent condition with terrific audio quality
Matrix numbers - Side 1 : 45 - 86380 - 1 and stampers "1" and "C H",  Side 2 : 45 - 86381 - 1 and stampers "1" and "C H"
The condition of the vinyl (both sides) is EXCELLENT : both sides of the vinyl have retained virtually all of their original sheen...beautiful!  Upon close inspection under a bright light some very, very faint hairlines are visible, but these seem to be just sleeve induced hairlines. There is also a single, small (1cm x 2mm) scuff on side 2. But none of these very minor blemishes detract from the overall brilliant sound quality...
The quality of the audio is again EXCELLENT - just sit back and listen in awe at these two great, great tracks for which side 1 was a real groundbreaker. Just the merest of some faint background crackle at the beginning and end (run-off grooves) for each track, and I also detected a single very mild "click" on side 1 (no obvious cause). Other than these very minor blemishes no skips, clicks, hiss or distortion...brilliant!

As the photos testify, the labels are NEAR MINT with all print totally legible and the original gold lettered colouring still fully intact. Barely any sign of usage at all and not even the usual faint spindle trace adjacent to the centre hole.
Comes in original BRUNSWICK outer sleeve which is still fully functional and in overall EXCELLENT condition with no tears, seam splits, or unwanted writing.
How often do you come across a 60 year old original of such a groundbreaking record in such wonderful condition as this? "Rarely" is the answer so surely a "must" for any serious rock 'roll collector!!
A bit about myself - I have been collecting vinyl for over 46 years and have amassed a huge and diverse record collection. I am now selling a number of my cherished records in order to help fund my retirement and to optimise space although, in all honesty, I view the daily sift through and playing of these timeless classics as a labour of love. Take a look at my other ebay items - many of the records that I am selling are highly sought after by serious collectors. You should also be aware of my 100% feedback status and can feel rest assured that in the unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason then just contact me and I will do a full refund without quibble. Enjoy your purchase - Richard

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My record grading adheres to the “Record Collector” guide, which has established a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records. These indicate the amount of wear and tear the disc, sleeve, and other items (such as lyric inserts) have been subject to and the condition that they are in at present. The seven standard condition categories, and descriptions of what each one means, are listed below:

Mint

The records itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items, such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and /or creasing.

Very Good

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents are torn, stained and/or defaced

Poor

The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents are badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad

The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler