EDDIE JOHNSON on CHESS 45 #1488 “COLD, COLD HEART” &”WALK SOFTLY”

$

40

Part of my father’s collection, Jay Monroe sr. the record has been extremely well cared for and stored properly. Dad collected records for over 50 years amassing tens of thousands of records (not an exaggeration as much as I would like it to be) on labels such as Sun, Chess, Checker, Duke, Excello, Imperial, Meteor, Modern and RPM to name a few. He also collected obscure labels as well as pre and post war records. His focus was 50’s blues/RnB and Soul but extended into Country, Gospel, Vocal and Jazz. I am not a record flipper, I’m just trying to do right by my father and his life’s work. I am his son and I am auctioning his collection so others can appreciate 60+ years of work tracking down these rare records in the best possible conditions. Welcome to Monroe Rare Records.

Record Details and Description:

ARTIST: EDDIE JOHNSON

TITLE: COLD, COLD HEART & WALK SOFTLY

LABEL: CHESS

EDITION: ORIGINAL PRESSING

GRADE: VG+ (Very clean all around. There is one small bubble 3/4 of the way through the A-side. My player made a faint tick once, the rest plays beautifully. Other than that it’s nearly spotless. The matrix is stamped, which I triple checked is correct. I have a Chess #1565 which has just the record number stamped between the etched #45 and Chess’s script #37. Also correct. The Bo Bo Jenkins #1565 will be released as well with several other early Chess 45’s. Thanks for looking and happy bidding.

*All Domestic Orders are Shipped via USPS PRIORITY MAIL (tracking #’s provided)

*ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ARE SHIPPED VIA THE EBAY SHIPPING HUB, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE. CUSTOMS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT. EBAY’S HUB HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE. TRACKING # ARE ALSO PROVIDED. BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING!

If you use Popsike etc for reference make sure you read the listings for condition, zoom in on the record for visual confirmation of condition and view the price history. The latest one that sold does not necessarily set the bar. And there is a night and day difference between VG- and M-.

IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNSATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL MAKE IT RIGHT. THAT IS MY 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE!

All records are play tested on an LP AT-120x with upgraded stylus, one for 45/33’s “ML” and an “SP” for 78’s.

PLEASE NOTE: no matter how clean the vinyl is, these are 60+ year-old records. They may play with some soft surface noise. Buy with this in mind.

Grading Scale-

(M-) My highest grade, a gem quality like new disc with full blazing gloss. Record was only played a handful of times, will show marks made by 50’s paper sleeve removal and possibly the beginning of a ring on label. Some labels were more prone to this than others. Record was properly cleaned and stored. I do not use “Mint” for 60+ year old records. A M- grade is a top collector piece.

(VG+) Can occasionally be “strong VG+” in certain instances. A very nice, above average record. Will show signs of use such as minor paper sleeve scuffs and/or ring wear. A very nice above average record. Vinyl retains the majority, if not all of its original gloss and playback is excellent. A collectable record.

(VG) Vinyl displays more scuffs but gloss is still present. Playback still has nice fidelity. Eyelash sleeve scuffing around most of the surface. There may be some very light surface noise and/or a tick or very slight warp (should be identified in description) but plays all the way through without skips.

(VG-) Vinyl has many more scuffs and some scratches (will be noted in description) but most will still have gloss left, others may not so refer to pictures. Many of these often play quite well and make acceptable options, until a better one comes along. After test playing, I will note any specific issue. If not noted, disc may playback with some minor surface noise and/or ticks

(G+) Close to the same as a VG-, the playback far surpasses its looks.

(G & G-) I do not sell these grade records online.