Bo Diddley – Go Bo Diddley – Debut Checker 1958 Rock/Blues Vinyl LP – LP 1431
  $   37

 


$ 37 Sold For
Jun 12, 2015 Sold Date
Jun 5, 2015 Start Date
$   4 Start price
8   Number Of Bids
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Description

This is an original copy of the blues and rock ‘n roll superstar’s debut album.  Bo Diddley had already been recording with Chess for three years, but only releasing singles.  Then, in 1958, Checker released this compilation of all those hits from 1955-1958, and this became his first album.  It was a huge commercial success, introducing the world to “real rock ‘n roll”, as noted by the Allmusic review. The reviewer also call this album “essential”. The album was released on Checker in 1958, number LP 1431.  This is the original release of the album.  The vinyl has lost some of its original luster and shows multiple light surface scratches.  However, it plays very well with almost no pops and just some light background noise.  It plays exceptionally well considering its age and popularity.  The vinyl grades VG.  The album cover shows no ring wear.  There is some corner and edge wear including a one inch split on the open side of the bottom seam and a four inch split in the middle of the top seam.  The name “Ben” is written on the back of the cover.  The cover grades VG+. 

Album Tracks: 
  Bo Diddley
I’m A Man
Bring It To Jerome
Before You Accuse Me
Hey’ Bo Diddley
Dearest Darling
Hush Your Mouth
“Say Bossman”
“Diddley Daddy”
“Diddey Wah Diddey”
Who Do You Love
Pretty Thing

Grading Information

I always clean and then listen to every record I list on eBay.  I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I will do both a visual check and an audio check.  I will say that when it comes to the letter grade my inclination is always to give more preference to the sound of the record.  I’ve seen many records that had a few light scuffs so the vinyl did not look beautiful, but the album played like new.  In this case I may grade the vinyl as high as VG+.  And I have also seen records where the vinyl looked pristine, but upon playing I was hearing static or other background noise throughout.  At best that vinyl would be rated VG.  The only time I would rate an album as NM is when it looks and plays as though it is brand new.  I absolutely attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.  I don’t ever want you to be disappointed in the quality of the album you receive. 

I only use three grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, and VG.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means, as noted above, that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but plays less than perfect.  It may have a pop here and there, or either some occasional or even light consistent background noise.  The key is that, in my opinion, the album will be one you will be proud to have in your collection and will always enjoy hearing.  VG is the lowest grade I use, and granted, this is very subjective.  I will never sell an album that I would not play again myself.  That’s why I listen to every record I list.  I’ve thrown out quite a few albums that I wouldn’t want to say I sold.  Still, there are albums that play well but just have a little more than that typical level of noise.  They sound good, and I’m confident you’ll still enjoy the music.  But you should expect to hear some distracting noise here and there. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Shipping is $4.00 in the continental U.S.  I happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost.  In fact, I welcome it!  The $4.00 cost for U.S. shipping applies regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. 

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will be shipped for $13.  Additional albums will be shipped for $2 per album, with up to five albums able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

The Canada cost determination also applies for all other International shipping, except that the first album is shipped for $20 and each subsequent is an additional $2.50. 

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.  Payment by Paypal is preferred. 

Thanks for looking and please contact me with any questions.


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