Here's a beautiful promo copy of Haley's first big hit. Haley's version contains many changes to the lyrics to make them "less offensive" to "white ears". This kind of censorship was common among white acts covering black artists and songs in the 1950s. Note: This promo 45 record comes in a vintage Decca Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and nearly pristine sound. The vinyl grades a strong EX to reflect some light scuffs.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | EX+ | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Decca 29204 dj | 1954 | #7p in October |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Bill Haley and His Comets
Bill Haley and His Comets
Title
Shake, Rattle and Roll
A.B.C. Boogie
Track Time
2:29
2:27
Songwriter
C. Calhoun (A), Al Russel-Max Spickal (B)
C. Calhoun (A), Al Russel-Max Spickal (B)
Category
Rockabilly/Retro
Rockabilly/Retro
