Sold Date: April 20, 2015
Start Date: April 17, 2015
Final Price: $47.95 (USD)
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Here is a MEGA RARE vintage original album, one of the "holy grail" R & B records up for sale: One of Jackie Wilson's FIRST albums, "Lonely Teardrops" this is a scarce 1st pressing and this relic is still in great "play worthy" condition! Released in 1959 by Brunswick Records, BL 54045 (mono), this is a EARLY first pressing with the vintage rigid vinyl and the silver and black labels. The rear cover has The Buddy Holly "holy grail" 1st album released by Brunswick just a couple of years earlier, both part of the same tour of shows, performed on the same stage, what a show that must have been! This rigid record has been well loved and rates VG+, is still quite clean and glossy, has many light marks that don't seem to effect play much, nothing heavy, has been well cared for! PLAY TESTED, plays from start to finish with excellent sound quality, clear sound, minimal surface noise, a VERY enjoyable listen! The rock n roll really comes through great, a VERY enjoyable listen! Still has paper inner sleeve all seams are taped. The textured paper cover rates VG+, front is clean with great portrait of Jackie, has opening edge wear and sticker shadow, top and bottom seams have been repaired with tape, binder edge EX and readable, the back has light stains near corners, no signatures or writing, well cared for 56 year old album! (see all photos).  Own it now with my fair BUY IT NOW price! Will be shipped in a protective plastic sleeve inside a brand new secure record mailing box with tracking number. The vinyl will be shipped in it's sleeve outside the cover to prevent cover splits. Check my list for more rare rock n roll record gems including vintage Buddy Holly records and others! Buy more than one item from our list at one time and we will ship them together, saving you money on shipping charges. We refund any shipping charge overages. Thanks for looking!