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Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets 1957 Brunswick BL 54038 Mono LP Play Tested For Sale
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Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets 1957 Brunswick BL 54038 Mono LP Play Tested:
$149.99
THE “CHIRPING” CRICKETS — BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETS1957 Brunswick Records | BL 54038 | Mono LP | Play TestedAn early Brunswick Records pressing of the classic 1957 debut album by The Crickets, featuring Buddy Holly. An important early rock & roll release featuring some of the group's most recognizable recordings.RECORD DETAILS- Artist: The Crickets (featuring Buddy Holly)- Album: The “Chirping” Crickets
- Label: Brunswick Records
- Catalog Number: BL 54038
- Format: 12" Vinyl LP
- Speed: 33⅓ RPM
- Recording: Mono
- Original Release Year: 1957
- Country: United States
- Label Design: Black Brunswick Long Play labels
- Matrix marking visible on Side 2: MG 6037 T2 (additional markings may be present)VINYL CONDITION: G+ (GOOD PLUS) — FULLY PLAY TESTEDBoth sides of this record have been played in their entirety.- Plays completely through on both sides without skips, sticking, or stops.
- Numerous visible surface scratches and scuffs consistent with an extensively played vintage record.
- Noticeable background surface noise throughout playback.
- Surface noise becomes less prominent when the music is playing but remains audible, especially during quieter sections and between songs.
- Record is playable but should not be expected to deliver quiet or audiophile-quality playback.Conservatively graded G+ based on visual inspection and actual playback.COVER CONDITION: G+ (GOOD PLUS)Original Brunswick picture jacket displays considerable age-related wear, including discoloration, spotting, shelf wear, edge wear, and corner wear. Front artwork remains recognizable, and the back retains its original album notes and track listing.Includes the aged paper inner sleeve pictured.TRACK LISTINGSide One:1. Oh, Boy!
2. Not Fade Away
3. You've Got Love
4. Maybe Baby
5. It's Too Late
6. Tell Me HowSide Two:1. That'll Be the Day
2. I'm Lookin' for Someone to Love
3. An Empty Cup (And a Broken Date)
4. Send Me Some Lovin'
5. Last Night
6. Rock Me My BabyCOLLECTOR INFORMATIONThis copy features the early black Brunswick label design, catalog number BL 54038, and original-style Brunswick cover artwork. It is from the album's original release era, although the exact pressing variation has not been conclusively verified.PLEASE NOTEThis is a nearly 70-year-old collectible record with significant cosmetic and audible wear. It has been fully play-tested and plays through without skipping, but background noise is present. Please examine all photographs carefully for the actual condition of the record and jacket.The record will be shipped securely, with the vinyl removed from the outer jacket to help prevent seam splits during transit.
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