ROD STEWART  -     GOOD MORNING LITTLE SCHOOLGIRL  /  I'M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN   1964  7" -  45 rpm
Decca F.11996 Demonstration Sample 



While still with Baldry, Stewart embarked on a simultaneous solo career. He made some demo recordings, was scouted by  at the Marquee Club, and signed to a solo contract in August 1964. He appeared on several regional television shows around the country and recorded his first single in September 1964. Turning down Decca's recommended material as too commercial, Stewart insisted that the experienced session musicians he was given, including , learn a couple of  songs he had just heard. The resulting single, "", was recorded released in October 1964; despite Stewart performing it on the popular television show , it failed to enter the charts. Also in October Stewart left the Hoochie Coochie Men after having a row with Baldry.
Using the Record Collector Grading Guide (see below) I would say the record is in Very Good or a bit below (ie VG-) condition - it has been played a bit, with a lot of light marks, i e no major scratches
There is a sticker at left of the Schoolgirl side with the name Jenny written on it, & a smaller one below that with the number 19 (I think) on it
There is also a mark over the word Little

 
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Record Collector Magazine's Grading Guide:  " The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.  The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.  The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.  The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.  The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.  The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.  The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler."   As well as the above grades,  is often used as well; this is really for a record that appears new but is known to have been played because the label has light spindle marks or because it has come from a previous owner and is assumed to have been played by them. For records which appear to fall between the accepted grades, + and - are also often added to the grading.