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Bo Diddley
American singer, guitarist, and artist, Bo Diddley was born on December 30, 1928, in McComb, Mississippi, USA. He passed away on June 2, 2008, in Archer, Florida, at the age of 79.
Diddley emerged as an influential figure in the music scene, particularly for his recordings with the Checker and Chess labels. His career took off with the release of the double-sided single "" in 1955, followed by a series of R&B hits throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s. Some of his most notable songs include "" (1955), "Mona" (1957), "Say Man" (1959), and "" (1960).
Diddley's signature rhythm, known as the "Bo Diddley Beat," has been recognized as a significant influence on numerous artists, including Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison, The Yardbirds, and George Thorogood, among others.
In 1987, Diddley was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a Performer. Throughout his life, he was married four times. Notably, he wrote "Love Is Strange," which was recorded by Mickey & Sylvia, under the name of his second wife, Ethel Smith (2). From 1960 to 1980, he was married to Kay McDaniel (née Kay Reynolds), overcoming the societal taboos of interracial marriage.
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Bo Diddley - Breakin' Through the B.S. - Triple X Records 1989 NOS SEALED CUTOUT
- Grading description below, done with The Vinyl Archivist photo examples in mind
- 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
SRO Records Record Grading Guide:
SEALED:
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 Plus):
Vinyl: Visible wear, hairlines, and scuffs, but retains luster and plays with minimal noise.
Sleeve: Noticeable wear, corner dings, and possible fading, but no seam splits.
VG+ (Very Good Plus):
Vinyl: Obvious wear and hairlines, plays with some noise but no major sound issues.
Sleeve: Worn with creases, chipping, and possible seam wear.
Here's the SRO Records line in the sand. Anything below VG+, unless it's rare, 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.
VG (Very Good):
Vinyl: Dull appearance with many hairlines and scuffs, plays with persistent noise but no skips.
Sleeve: Worn with possible seam splits and moderate ringwear.
VG- (Very Good Minus):
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 Plus):
Vinyl: Many marks, somehow plays without skipping despite significant noise.
Sleeve: Heavy ring wear and damage, possible large seam splits.
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