Sold Date: September 8, 2022
Start Date: August 20, 2022
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Ringo Starr Beaucoups of Blues Vinyl LP - Apple SMAS-3368 VG+ First Pressing (1970)

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Gatefold cover is fine, with good color, light shelf wear, and partial split on top seam of back of gatefold.
Beaucoups of Blues is the second studio album by Ringo Starr, released in September 1970. Beaucoups of Blues is very far removed in style from its pop-based predecessor, relying on country and western influences. A longtime fan of the genre, Starr recorded the album over three days in Nashville with producer Pete Drake and an ensemble of local session players. Beaucoups of Blues failed to chart in Britain but achieved moderate commercial success in the United States, where it reached number 35 on Billboard's Country Albums list.
During Ringo Starr's tenure with the Beatles he had dabbled with country music: he sang lead on the band's cover of the country song "Act Naturally", co-wrote the country-influenced track "What Goes On" and wrote the country song "Don't Pass Me By". Before these recordings, Starr's championing of the genre inspired the band's move towards country music on their 1964 album Beatles for Sale. While playing on sessions for George Harrison's All Things Must Pass in May–June 1970, Starr met American pedal steel guitarist Pete Drake, whom Harrison arranged to fly to London to play on some of the tracks. 
Tracklist
A1Beaucoups Of Blues A2Love Don't Last Long A3Fastest Growing Heartache In The West A4Without Her A5Women Of The Night A6I'd Be Talking All The Time
B1$15 Draw B2Wine, Women And Loud Happy Songs B3I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way B4Loser's Lounge B5Waiting B6Silent Homecoming
Personnel Ringo Starr – vocals, acoustic guitar Chuck Howard – guitar Charlie Daniels – guitar Jerry Kennedy – guitar Dave Kirby – guitar Sorrells Pickard – guitar Jerry Reed – guitar Jerry Shook – guitar Ben Keith – pedal steel guitar Pete Drake – pedal steel guitar Roy Huskey – upright bass Buddy Harman – drums D.J. Fontana – drums Jim Buchanan – fiddle George Richey – fiddle Grover Lavender – fiddle Charlie McCoy – harmonica The Jordanaires – backing vocals Jeannie Kendall – backing vocals on "I Wouldn't Have You Any Other Way" _____________________________________________
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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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