Chubby Checker had quite a few big Top 10 hits -- The Twist" actually topping the chart twice, in two different years --t not many two-sided hits. Of those, this was his biggest, with both sides hitting the Top 10. Interestingly, Parkway intended "Popeye" to be the hit, marking it as the A side, though of course "Limbo Rock" was much bigger -- both at the time and as part of Checker's musical legacy. Who can imagine a cruise-ship or beach party without somebody initiating a limbo contest at some point? :-) Note: This copy has a beautiful, nearly flawless picture sleeve. The record has Mint labels, and the vinyl and audio grade very close to Mint.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M | M- | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway 849 | 1962 | (A) #3r, #2p, (B) #10p, #13r in September |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker
Title
Limbo Rock
Popeye (The Hitchhiker)
Track Time
2:22
2:25
Songwriter
Mann-Appell (A), Strange-Sheldon (B)
Mann-Appell (A), Strange-Sheldon (B)
Category
Rock 'n' Roll
Rock 'n' Roll
