Richard Berry - Louie Louie

Richard Berry - Louie Louie

Media Condition:  Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Format:      LP, Comp
Country:    Sweden  
Released:  1986
Genre:       Rock, Blues
Style:         Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll

Track List:

A1. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - Louie Louie 2:11
A2. Richard Berry, Ernie Freeman Orchestra - Baby Please Come Home 2:17
A3. Richard Berry, The Hollywood Blue Jays - Tell Me You Love Me 2:42
A4. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - No Kissin' And A Huggin' 2:33
A5. Richard Berry, Arthur Lee Maye & The Crowns - What You Do To Me 2:20
A6. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - Take The Key 1:55
A7. Richard Berry, The Cadets - Don't Cha Go 2:16
A8. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - You Look So Good 2:13
A9. Richard Berry, The Cadets - God Gave Me You 3:04
B1. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - Rock Rock Rock (This Dance Is Crazy) 1:43
B2. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - Sweet Sugar You 2:43
B3. Richard Berry, The Lockettes - Besame Mucho 2:08
B4. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - You Are My Sunshine 2:33
B5. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - You're The Girl 2:15
B6. Richard Berry, The Lockettes - The Mess Around 2:34
B7. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - I'll Never, Ever Love Again 2:10
B8. Richard Berry, The Lockettes - Heaven On Wheels 2:03
B9. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - Somewhere There's A Rainbow 2:03
B10. Richard Berry, The Pharaohs (3) - No Room 2:44

Notes: 

Released in a gatefold cover. Recording dates: A3: Los Angeles, 1953 A5: Culver City, Los Angeles, 1954 A7, A9: Culver City, Los Angeles, 1955 A4, A6, B1, B7: Los Angeles, 1955 A2: Los Angeles, 1956 A8, B5: Los Angeles, February 1956 A1, B2, B4, B9: Los Angeles, April 1956 B3, B6, B8: Los Angeles, 1957 B10: Los Angeles, 1958 E.G. Music credited as E.G. Music Co. Modern Music Pub. credited as Mod. Music Pub.

Comments: 

Goldmine Grading Guide

A universally accepted standard for representing the condition of physical music in the resale market, including vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. The levels range from Mint (perfect) down to Poor/Fair (damaged).

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

Good (G), Good Plus( G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.