THE ORIOLES 1962 Greatest Hits 1st PRESS NRMT Charlie Parker Near Mint

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 OFFERING FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION TODAY, AN ORIGINAL RARE 1962 THE ORIOLES  "MODERN SOUNDS OF THE ORIOLES GREATEST HITS" FIRST PRESS LP  IN NEAR MINT CONDITION! THIS IS A RARE CHARLIE PARKER LABEL!

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE LP ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION!

THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1962 MONO 1st PRESSING ON THE YELLOW CHARLIE PARKER RECORDS LABEL # PLP-816-A. HAND INSCRIBED IN THE DEAD WAX ON SIDE 1 IS PLP 816 MONO. ON SIDE 2 HAND INSCRIBED IN THE DEAD WAX ON SIDE 1 IS PLP 816-B MONO. 

VISUALLY, THE 48 YEAR OLD THICK GLOSSY VINYL PLATTER IS IN  NEAR MINT CONDITION! I HAVE EXAMINED THIS UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT AND SEE  NO SCRATCHES OR HAIRLINES. ONLY SOME MARKS FROM THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IT WAS STORED IN. IT APPEARS TO BE PRACTICALLY UN-PLAYED. THE LABELS AS YOU CAN SEE ARE NRMT AS WELL. OVERALL I GIVE THE VINYL A  GRADE OF NRMT! 

I REALIZE THAT GRADING CAN BE VERY SUBJECTIVE SO I AM INCLUDING THE BEST PICS I CAN OFFER FOR YOU TO HELP MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION!

PLEASE NOTE: THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! PLEASE UNDERSTAND ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD! THE WORD "ADMATTER WILL NOT APPEAR ANYWHERE ON YOUR ALBUM OR RECORD!

PLEASE NOTE: THESE LABEL PICS ARE BLOWN UP TO 2X THE ACTUAL SIZE! PLEASE UNDERSTAND ANY IMPERFECTIONS APPEAR TWICE AS BAD! THE WORD "ADMATTER WILL NOT APPEAR ANYWHERE ON YOUR ALBUM OR RECORD!

THE COVER GRADES NRMT WITH NO SPLITTING,WRITING,TAPE, STAINS OR STICKERS! NO EVIDENCE OF ANY RING WEAR EXCEPT ON TOP OF THE SHRINK WRAP.  IT HAS STUNNING BRILLIANT COLOR! THE SHRINK WRAP IS TORN ON THE REVERSE SIDE.  BUT STILL FEEL THE COVERS DESERVES A GRADE OF NRMT!

   I HAVE PLAY GRADED AND THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE WAS OUTSTANDING!! NO  SKIPS, OR DISTRACTING POPS OR HISSES.  I GRADE THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE AS NRMT!!

 OVERALL I GIVE IT A GRADE OF NRMT!!

The Orioles have been called “the first R&B vocal group.” Formed in 1947 as the Vibranaires in their hometown of Baltimore, they changed their name to the Orioles (the Maryland state bird) a year later. These five street-corner harmony pioneers imparted a skilled, soulful edge to the standard pop-crooning style of the day, and their appearance marked a shift in popular taste from big bands to small vocal groups. The Orioles established the basic pattern for the doo-wop sound: wordless, melismatic harmonies surrounding the tenor vocals of Sonny Til (born Earlington Carl Tilghman) and George Nelson’s baritone. Their string of hits included three #1 R&B singles in the late Forties and early Fifties: “It’s Too Soon to Know,” “Tell Me So” and “Crying in the Chapel,” all recorded for the Natural label (later Jubilee).

The Orioles’ breakthrough triggered the formation of more vocal groups who sang in a similar style and also adapted bird names. Among them were the Penguins, the Flamingos, the Falcons and the Robins (later the Coasters). At the height of the Orioles’ popularity, an automobile accident in 1950 claimed the life of one member (Tommy Gaither) and seriously injured two others (George Nelson and Johnny Reed). Nelson left the group shortly thereafter, and he and Gaither were replaced by Gregory Carrol and Ralph Williams, respectively. The reconstituted lineup had some of their biggest hits over the next few years, including “Baby Please Don’t Go” (1952) and “Crying in the Chapel” (1953).

More personnel changes ensued after 1954, with lead singer Til keeping the name alive with various Orioles ensembles. The Orioles – often billed as Sonny Til and the Orioles - went on to record for a variety of labels, including Vee-Jay and RCA. Diz Russell, who joined in 1955 and left at the end of the decade, leads a latter-day version of the Orioles, including former members of other well-known harmony groups. There is also an outfit called “Sonny Til’s Orioles,” though Til himself died in 1981.

SONG LIST:

SIDE 1

1. It's Too Soon To Know

2. In The Chapel In The Moonlight

3. Secret Love

4. I Miss You So

5. Back To The Chapel Again

6. Hey! Little Woman

 SIDE II

1. Don't Tell Her What Happened To Me

2. Don't Miss Around With My Love

3. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

4. Write And Tell Me Why

5. The Wobble

6. Lonely Christmas

WE USE GOLDMINE AS GUIDELINE FOR OUR GRADING SYSTEM.

ALL RECORDS ARE VISUALLY INSPECTED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT. I TRY TO PLAY GRADE WHEN POSSIBLE OR AT LEAST IN ANY AREAS IDENTIFIED AS QUESTIONABLE FROM THE VISUAL INSPECTION.

MINT

Mint records are in most cases sealed in original shrink wrap. The only wear permissible is to the shrink wrap itself.

NEAR-MINT

 NM records have glossy vinyl. There are no visible defects such as writing, tape, or stickers on the labels. The labels should not contain any spindle marks (from someone blindly trying to put the record on the turntable) The vinyl may have a few extremely fine hairline scratches or light scuffs that do not affect the sound quality. The vinyl will "appear" to have been unplayed (It may very well have been played and well-cared for) The album cover will have NO writing, tape, creases, folds, seam splits ,stains, ring wear or Promo holes or cuts!

VG+ (EXCELLENT)

VG+ records have glossy vinyl. Slight signs of wear, including light scuffs, very light scratches or slight warping that does not  seriously affect the listening experience is permissible. Very slight intermittent background noise mostly in the quiet passages is acceptable. 

The album cover will have no more than three of the following imperfections: light writing such as initials or name in one area, minor creasing, seam splits not larger than 1".  Neatly taped seams of 2" or less. It may also contain very slight ring wear or discoloration, a promo stamp, punch hole or cut-out as originally sold.

VG

VG Records have more obvious flaws such as more pronounced scratches & lack of gloss. Groove wear and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail are common. When played there will be surface noise but it should not continuously overpower the music. There are NO skips permissible with no more than 1.5 grahams of tracking force. It is common to hear crackling and pops especially in the quiet passages. The labels may contain writing such as a persons name or initials or it may contain a piece of tape or sticker with or without writing. The cover may have some seam splits, writing, tape, stickers, ring wear and scuffs.

VG-

VG- All of the defects listed VG category would be more pronounced. The record will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. The record will have many obvious flaws but still enjoyable to listen to. Generally if the record is rare, it is still highly collectible.

G/G+

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping WITH NORMAL tracking force. A quick skip or two with no more that 2.5 grahams of tracking force are permissible. It will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear (on a styrene record, the groove will be starting to turn white). A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object.

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