Little Richard – Here’s Little Richard-Debut Rock ‘N Roll Vinyl LP-Tutti Frutti

$

51

Little Richard has been one of the most influential singers, songwriters, and musicians in music history.  In the mid-50’s it was albums such as this, his debut, that started the transition to rock ‘n roll, and also for the new era of soul and funk music.  The track “Tutti Frutti” is in the National Recording Registry as a historically significant song.  The album produced some of Little Richard’s biggest hits, and is listed at #50 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of greatest albums of all time.  There is not one dull moment on this exciting and historic album.  The album was released on Specialty, number SP 2100.  I believe this is a reissue of the album originally released in 1957, though I’m not sure the year it was released.  Early 60’s seems to be a reasonable estimate.  The vinyl is in beautiful condition with its bright original luster and just a few light scratches and scuffs.  It plays with light background noise throughout.   The vinyl grades VG.  The album cover shows light ring wear and some corner and edge wear.  There is a small piece of tape on the top seam on the open side.  All seams are sharp, tight, and intact.  A few of the track titles are circled on the back side.  The cover grades VG+. 

Album Tracks: 
Tutti Frutti
True, Fine Mama
Can’t Believe You Wanna Leave
Ready Teddy
Baby

Long Tall Sally
Miss Ann
Oh Why?
Rip It Up
Jenny Jenny
She’s Got It

Grading Information

I only use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means 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 has one or more small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Very occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G.  This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy. 

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

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. Canada shipping rates have gone up dramatically. The first album will be shipped for $15.  Additional albums will be shipped for $4 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 just an additional $3.00. 

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.