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Bo Diddley - Chess box 3xLP rhythm and blues R&B compilation

Description

Rare triple vinyl from the cult hero otherwise known as “The Originator”

He's celebrated for the syncopated beat bearing his name that has spanned rock & roll's entire history. Unfortunately, his namesake also gets him mislabeled as a one-trick pony. This set does much to remedy the situation, tracking 1955 through 1968 and featuring all the hits. However, The Chess Box also displays Diddley's rock and blues versatility, from the reggae-ish (before there was reggae) "Crackin' Up" and the Who's onstage hard-rock anthem "Roadrunner" to the wonderful formerly UK-only "Greatest Lover in the World" and rock's first song about a junkie ("Pills," later revived by the New York Dolls). Most surprising is Diddley's beautiful yet previously unreleased doo-wop classic, "You Know I Love You." The excellent booklet by MCA's primo compiler, Andy McKaie (with Diddley himself), and the late Robert Palmer add extra value to the package.

Tracks:
Bo Diddley
I'm a Man
You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)
Diddley Daddy
Pretty Thing
Bring it to Jerome [alternate take]
Bring it to Jerome
Diddy Wah Diddy
I'm Looking for a Woman
Who Do You Love?
Down Home Special
Hey! Bo Diddley
Mona
Say Boss Man
Before You Accuse Me
Say Man
Hush Your Mouth
The Clock Strikes Twelve
Dearest Darling
Crackin' Up
Don't Let it Go (Hold on to What You Got)
I'm Sorry
Mumblin' Guitar
The Story of Bo Diddley
She's Alright
Say Man
Roadrunner
Spend My Life with You
Cadillac
Signifying Blues
Deed and Deed I Do
You Know I Love You
Look at My Baby
Ride on Josephine
Aztec
Back Home
Pills
I Can Tell
You Can't Judge a Book By its Cover
Who May Your Lover Be
The Greatest Lover in the World
500% More Man
Ooh Baby
Bo Diddley 1969

Vinyl: EX-
Sleeve: EX-/VG+ (some discolouration through age)

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I use the 2006 Record Collector grading system:

MINT: 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.

EXCELLENT: 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.

VERY GOOD: 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.

GOOD: 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, discoloration, etc.

FAIR: 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.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.