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Sam Cooke - Songs By Sam Cooke A-2001, Mono, 1st Hollywood pressing, 1958 TESTD For Sale

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Sam Cooke - Songs By Sam Cooke A-2001, Mono, 1st Hollywood pressing, 1958 TESTD:
$46.88

Sam Cooke – Songs By Sam Cooke (1958 First Hollywood Pressing, Mono) Highly sought after pressing
About the Album & Cultural ImpactReleased in 1958 on Keen Records, Songs By Sam Cooke is a pivotal piece of American music history. Coming right on the heels of his breakout crossover hits like \"You Send Me,\" this debut studio LP showcased Cooke’s seamless transition from gospel star to mainstream pop and R&B icon.
While the production leaned into polished pop standards to appeal to broader audiences, Cooke’s vocal delivery remained deeply rooted in soul and gospel phrasing. This record set the foundation for Cooke as a pioneer who broke racial barriers in mainstream popular music, proving that an African American artist could maintain creative control while achieving massive commercial success. It stands as a vital early chapter in the evolution of 1960s Soul. As you know this pressing is highly sought after.
Tracklist

Side A:
1. You Send Me
2. The Lonesome Road
3. Tammy
4. Today I Sing The Blues
5. I\'ll Come Running Back To You
6. Moonlight In Vermont
Side B:
1. Canadian Sunset
2. Summertime
3. Around The World
4. Ain\'t Misbehavin\'
5. The Party\'s Over
6. You Belong To Me

Pressing & Condition Details

Catalog Number: Keen A-2001 (Mono)
Matrix / Runout: A-2001-1-S1 H / A-2001-2-S2 H (Stamped \"H\" indicates original 1958 RCA Hollywood Pressing)
Record Grading: Very Good (VG) — Plays well with light surface marks/hairlines visible under direct light. Expected mild surface noise/crackle in quiet passages and lead-in grooves, typical for a original 1958 pressing, but plays through fully without skips or overpoweringly heavy ticks.
Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG) — Shows honest vintage shelf and edge wear, moderate corner rubbing, and light seam wear, but structure remains intact with solid artwork display. It appears the sleeve has a split repair. Intact graphics and corners still fairly square we went with VG.
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Professional Cleaning & Care

BONUS! Ultrasonic Cleaned: Deep-cleaned using a HumminGuru ultrasonic cleaner to remove embedded dust, grime, and static buildup from deep within the microgrooves, restoring maximum audio clarity and reducing surface pop.
BONUS!Archival Inner Sleeve Included: Placed in a brand-new, anti-static rice paper archival inner sleeve to preserve groove health and protect against paper scuffs.
BONUS!3mil Outer Sleeve: Housed in a heavy-duty 3 mil protective outer sleeve to safeguard the jacket cover from future ring wear and edge friction.

Shipping & PackagingShipped securely in a dedicated cardboard record mailer with extra padding. To prevent seam splits during transit, the vinyl is packed outside of the album jacket inside its anti-static sleeve.

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Sam Cooke - Songs By Sam Cooke A-2001, Mono, 1st Hollywood pressing, 1958 TESTD For Sale

Sam Cooke - Songs By Sam Cooke A-2001, Mono, 1st Hollywood pressing, 1958 TESTD: $46.88

Sam Cooke - Songs By Sam Cooke A-2001, Mono, 1st Hollywood pressing, 1958 TESTD:
$46.88