ALBUM SEVEN BY RICK Nelson Imperial Stereo FIRST PRESSING LP12082 VG++

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                                                                                        *ALBUM SEVEN BY RICK Nelson Imperial Stereo FIRST PRESSING! LP12082 VG++* Vinyl Condition:

VG++: Surface has like new gloss with a couple stray surface marks seen under bright light, nothing that is feelable. Plays very well. This is a first stereo pressing on the Black Imperial Label.

Label Condition: VG++: Light spindle marks. Cover Condition: VG++: Sleeve is in fantastic condition, extremely clean with bright crisp lettering and graphics. Only issue is on the front right corner someone tried removing a sticker and some of the paper came off of the cover, about a .5"x1" spot. Comes with original rice paper inner sleeve. Details :

Rick Nelson achieved his first comeback in the spring of 1961 with the double-sided hit "Travelin' Man"/"Hello Mary Lou," and he made it last into 1962 by tapping "Travelin' Man" songwriter Jerry Fuller for the further hits "A Wonder Like You" and "Young World." Nelson did not hold recording sessions for LPs per se, but rather assembled his albums from a series of sessions. In a sense, this meant that a disc like Album Seven by Rick tended to consist of tracks that hadn't already been chosen as singles, presumably because they were deemed weaker than the ones that were picked. Be that as it may, the album is a good set of songs mostly written for Nelson by his old guard of songwriters -- Sharon Sheeley ("Thank You Darling," with Jackie DeShannon), Dorsey Burnette ("Excuse Me Baby," "Mad Mad World"), and Baker Knight ("Stop Sneakin' 'Round") -- and the new boys Fuller ("Congratulations," "Poor Loser," "Baby You Don't Know," "History of Love," the last two with Dave Burgess) and Gene Pitney ("Today's Teardrops," with Aaron Schroeder). The writers have a good sense of Nelson's taste in rock & roll, even if on occasion they sound like they're trying to clone earlier triumphs ("Today's Teardrops" particularly sounds like an attempt to rewrite "Hello Mary Lou"). For once, even the covers are striking: "Summertime" is given a rock & roll arrangement that would have surprised George Gershwin, and the choice of the 1958 country hit "I Can't Stop Loving You" was inspired, even if Ray Charles was to present his overhauled version to the world within months. Album Seven by Rick was a disappointing seller, probably because it didn't contain any hits, not even "Young World," just then ascending the singles charts. But it is a worthy follow-up to Rick Is 21.

Tracklist :

A1 Summertime      2:12
A2 Congratulations      2:16
A3 Baby You Don't Know      1:48
A4 I Can't Stop Loving You      2:38
A5 Excuse Me Baby      2:38
A6 History Of Love      2:03
     
B1 Today's Teardrops      2:06
B2 Mad Mad World      2:01
B3 Thank You Darling      1:37
B4 Poor Loser      2:21
B5 Stop Sneakin' 'Round      2:42
B6 There's Not A Minute    2:24

                                                                                                                        Record Grading Guidelines Still Sealed (SS) Still in unopened shrink wrap, never been played. Will mostly be for new and limited edition releases. NEAR MINT (NM) Vinyl:
    NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. Cover:
NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind. NEAR MINT MINUS or Very Good Plus Plus (NM- or VG++) Vinyl:
    NM- or VG++ records are shiny, with very slight visible defects. May have very light “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. An inbetween grade which I usually use when records have visible marks under bright light but are not there when viewing it normally. Cover:
    NM- or VG++ are generally NM condition with 2-3 small issues with the cover, mainly edge wear, sticker residue, or light creases. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) Vinyl:
    VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Cover:
    VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint. Very Good (VG) Vinyl:
    Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. Cover:
      Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
    VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.                         RECORD CARE Records will be cleaned with a VPI 16.5 before being shipped, to ensure you get the best sound possible. LP will be removed from inner sleeve and cover and placed in a new paper or polyethelyne sleeve. Cover and LP will be placed within another polyethlyne sleeve and is then placed in bubble wrap bag and sealed in a cardboard LP mailer with cardboard stiffener.                                                 SHIPPING Will combine shipping, please request invoice at end of auction for discounted shipping rates. Combined Shipping will be $2 for each additional LP, or if you buy 2 or more totaling $50 or more SHIPPING IS FREE! International buyers please be aware if you choose First Class shipping I am not able to insure for loss or damage. First class may take up to a month for delivery to certain countries. Domestic shipping via Media Mail will include insurance for any item over $30. Priority mail insurance is included for items up to $50 and anything over that insurance is included free of charge. Handling time is 1 Day unless otherwise stated. If payment is recieved before 12PM EST I will usually be able to ship same day!                 RETURNS In the event you are unhappy with my grading and feel the item is not as described, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will try my best to make sure you are satisfied and can either offer a full return (minus original shipping cost) or a partial refund. Buyer pays return shipping.