This is Texas rockabilly singer and guitarist, Buddy Knox, together with the Rhythm Orchids (Jimmy Bowen Don Lanier, and Dave "Dickey Doo" Aldred) singing "Party Doll" on Roulette 4002 from 1957. This # 1 chart record looks VG++ with minor surface markings. "Party Doll" plays in NM condition. For the most part "MY Baby's Gone" plays in NM condition but there are scattered background noises. This record comes in a Roulette Records company sleeve. This is the harder to find copy with the full roulette wheel on the labels. The picture sleeve is a custom sleeve that is made in Canada or England and is in MINT condition. This sleeve is a one-off sleeve that was not mass produced. This item comes in a clear, resealable, poly-vinyl protective sleeve with a cardboard backer separating the record from the picture sleeve.
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Definitions:
Mint = 10 = Just like it came from the factory. May still be factory sealed. These will generally be priced close to collector value.
NM = 9 = Near Mint = Very minor surface markings that do not interfere with the audio playback. These will generally be priced at 80% to 90% of collector value.
VG++ = 7.5 = Very Good++ = The surface markings are more noticeable and may or may not affect the audio playback. Sometimes a record can look VG++ but still play in NM condition. These will generally be priced at 60% to 75% of collector value.
VG+ = 5 = Very Good+ = Now the surface markings are quite noticeable and they will generally be heard during audio playback. These will generally be priced at 40% to 50% of collector value.
Generally, I will not list records below VG+ unless it is a rare record of importance to collectors.