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Papa John Creach Rock Father 147090543261

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Record Grade
EX
Cover Grade
VG+
Release Year
1976
Record Label
Buddah Records

Papa John Creach

Rock Father

SKU: 147090543261
Category: Rock

Papa John Creach - Rock Father - 1976 Psych - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Kept with care, in very nice shape.  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

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Papa John Creach

Papa John Creach

John Henry Creach, widely recognized as Papa John Creach, was an American blues violinist whose career spanned a diverse array of genres, including classical, jazz, bebop, R&B, pop, and acid rock. Born on May 28, 1917, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, he passed away on February 22, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. His death was the result of pneumonia following a heart attack he suffered during the Northridge earthquake on January 17, 1994.

Throughout his extensive career, Creach collaborated with numerous influential artists. In his early years, he performed alongside legendary figures such as Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Stuff Smith, Charlie Christian, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Nat King Cole, and Roy Milton. He later became associated with prominent rock bands, serving as a violinist for Jefferson Airplane from 1970 to 1972, and subsequently working with Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Starship - The Next Generation, the San Francisco All-Stars from 1979 to 1984, The Dinosaurs from 1982 to 1989, and Steve Taylor.

In addition to his collaborative work, Creach recorded several solo albums and frequently appeared as a guest artist at concerts by the Grateful Dead and the Charlie Daniels Band. He was also a regular participant in the early annual Volunteer Jams, hosted by Charlie Daniels, which introduced him to a wider audience appreciative of fiddle music.

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Papa John Creach - Rock Father - 1976 Psych - EX - Ultrasonic Clean - Kept with care, in very nice shape.  - The record has been cleaned using ultrasonic technology and is in strong EX/EX condition. The cover is crisp, only a VG+ because of age!

  • Record was initially cleaned manually, then ultrasonically cleaned with iSonic Ultrasonic Cleaning prior to grading
  • Records are packaged with a poly outer sleeve, the LP is placed in a fresh white inner sleeve directly after cleaning, (we include the accompanying sleeve, we send you both), separate from the cover to protect the seams during shipment, and of course, shipped within thick cardboard insert pads in a thick cardboard record mailer.
  • We offer discounted shipping on multiple records: calculated shipping for the first one and $2 for each additional one. International Buyers, please read International Buyers paragraph below.


SRO Records Record Grading Guide:

SEALED/Mint:

Vinyl: Assumed mint, unverified until opened.

Sleeve: Visible through shrink wrap, graded as above.

NM (Near Mint):

Vinyl: Nearly flawless, with possible minor scuffs or hairlines only visible under strong light.
Sleeve: Appears new, as if freshly printed.

 

EX (Excellent):

Vinyl: Bright, with minor surface wear and hairlines, not affecting play.

Sleeve: May have faint creases or abrasions, but artwork is clean.

 

VG+ (Very Good Plus):

Vinyl: Obvious wear, scuffs and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.

Sleeve: Worn with creases, noticeable wear, acid deterioration, corner dings, chipping, and possible seam wear.

 
Here's the typical SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, unusual or just awesome, we're NOT going to sell online, much less go through the hassle of an ultrasonic cleaning, we're going to put it in one of many $10 Record boxes that we sell at Record Conventions and events. Some will wind up in the $1 Box, just to get it back out into the world for someone to enjoy or make a planter out of.

 

VG (Very Good):

Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, somehow plays with persistent noise but no skips. 

Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ring wear.

G+ (Good Plus):

Vinyl: Numerous marks and scratches, plays with significant noise but music usually overpowers flaws.

Sleeve: Rough appearance with possible seam splits and water damage.


G (Good):

Vinyl: Copious unforgettable marks, probably a skip or jump.

Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, likely large seam splits or water damage.


F (Fair):

Vinyl: It's round with nearly infinite damage, skipper gonna skip

Sleeve: It's basically what's left of the sleeve for the album

International Buyers: We charge $7 for the first record and $2 a record thereafter for Domestic Shipping in the continental United States. This only includes shipping to the International hub here in the United States. Please carefully review the total shipping and VAT charges for your order before committing to a purchase, which will be different from what we are able to view or control on the US eBay site.


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