Lou Graham 45 w/ Bill Haley Comets Saddlemen Gotham 7429 Rock Record MEGA RARE !

Description: Secondhand Record For Sale Item: 45 RPM 7" inch record "I'm Lonesome" b/w "A Sweet Bunch Of Roses" (Bill Haley song), Gotham 7429 out of Philly. As far as I know at the time of this writing, there's not another one for sale in the world. It's a big time piece of early rock 'n roll history. I know that Haley and Graham were friends and Graham played bass for Haley in his backing band. By the summer of 1951, Haley added Graham as an extra attraction for outdoor dates. Obviously Graham is doing a Haley song on the b side here and the record is with the Saddlemen (Haley's band), but it's also thought that Haley is playing on this record. So, it might be one of rarest Haley records, but it's also one of the rarest rockabilly or early rock 'n roll 45's. This is the time period that we consider the birth of rock 'n roll. Record will be carefully/responsibly packed. Please see my listings for other desirable titles! Returns: If an item is deemed “not as described” due to such circumstances as shipping damage or seller’s incorrect description of the item’s condition, it falls under the realm of the eBay Money Back Guarantee. The reason why I don’t have a return policy in addition to the eBay Money Back Guarantee is that return policies cover all other reasons for return (such as the buyer simply changing their mind) but they also require the seller to pay for shipping, which is an expense that I cannot afford, especially in the case of an international transaction. International Shipping: I sympathize with int’l buyers regarding shipping charges and their country’s Customs fees, but because the value must be declared in order to insure the item for that amount, I’m unable to satisfy the expectations of most buyers in certain countries. If you’re an exception, all you need to do is let me know and hopefully we can work together! Condition: Records may not function as intended per surface noise, defective playback due to manufacturing defect or scratches, etc. and any extant sleeves/covers often have damage such as flawed edges and odors which may require repair or treatment, so I’m selling the item as being in “For parts or not working” condition. Most records are in scratched condition. See Goldmine Record Album Price Guide, 5th Edition, page 17: “It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950’s and 1960s are truly Near Mint” (and the next grade down from Near Mint is VG+, where light scratches are present). It amazes me that the world of record collecting doesn’t have an official grading company such as in the comic book field (they have CGC), the coin collecting realm (they have PCGS), etc. Until an official 3rd party industry expert comes along, record grading remains subjective and opinions vary due to parties’ differences in audio equipment, etc. CUSTOMER SERVICE Most of the items I offer here on eBay are from estates in the Philadelphia / NYC area, and are fresh to the market. If you have any questions, need more info, or want to set up a Preview appointment, please feel welcome to message me and I'll respond in a timely manner. Thanks for your interest, ~Chris

Price: 795 USD

Location: Pitman, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-11-29T23:46:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD