Sam Cooke: Night Beat, Vinyl LP RCA LSP-2709 First Pressing VG+/NM Billy Preston

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Sam Cooke Night Beat Vinyl LP: RCA LSP-2709  First Pressing VG+/NM  with Billy Preston, Barney Kessel, and Hal Blaine
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Beautiful copy on black RCA Victor label, includes original inner sleeve. Cover is strong and colorful.
Night Beat is the tenth studio album by Sam Cooke, released in August 1963 by RCA Victor. The album title originated from late-night recording sessions by Cooke and a quartet of studio musicians in February 1963. It has been featured in "best-of" lists by contemporary music critics and regarded as one of Cooke's best.
Track listing
Side one
1. "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" Traditional; arranged by Sam Cooke 3:22 2. "Lost and Lookin'" James W. Alexander, Lowell Jordan 2:09 3. "Mean Old World" Cooke 3:44 4. "Please Don't Drive Me Away" Charles Brown, Jesse Ervin 2:12 5. "I Lost Everything" Ella Tate 3:19 6. "Get Yourself Another Fool" Ernest Monroe Tucker, Frank A. Haywood [7] 4:00
Side two
1. "Little Red Rooster" Willie Dixon 2:50 2. "Laughin' and Clownin'" Cooke 3:34 3. "Trouble Blues" Brown 3:18 4. "You Gotta Move" Cooke 2:35 5. "Fool's Paradise" Johnny Fuller, Robert Geddins, David Avid 2:32 6. "Shake, Rattle and Roll" Charles Calhoun 3:22
Personnel
Sam Cooke – vocals René Hall – conducting, guitar Clifton White, Barney Kessel – guitar Cliff Hils – bass guitar Sharky Hall – drums, tambourine Hal Blaine – drums Ray Johnson – piano Billy Preston – organ Dave Hassinger – recording engineer
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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