Ray Pearl/ Dear Little One

This is a nice stock copy from the collection, in a rare (and pricey) original Aladdin Records factory sleeve. This is a new on one me, and it instantly called out to Jackie and me: "Make a snippet of me!" So I did... Enjoy! The B side isn't as frenetic as "Ray Pearl," but it definitely deserves a place in your collection. Note: This 45 is among those in the Neal collection that she may have actually played, and which may have spent some of their life outside a protective sleeve. The 45s in this category may have more noticeable storage wear (ringwear and scuffs/scratches), and the audio may not be pristine due to imperfect grooves. In this case, the labels are Near Mint, reflecting some light ringwear on the "Ray Pearl" side (see scan). The vinyl looks pretty scuffed up, grading VG. Fortunately, the audio sounds better than the vinyl's appearance would suggest... grading EX, reflecting a few light "pops" and very light surface noise... still highly enjoyable... Have a listen to the snippet!