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Laura Lee spent 1967- 69 signed to Chess, recording a string of seven singles for the label. She enjoyed a couple of minor pop and R&B hits for the label, but in spite of the company's investment in her career, Lee never broke out. Chess quickly lost interest in Lee and by 1969 she'd moved on to Atlantic's Cotillion subsidiary. Apparently looking to clean out their vaults and perhaps earn back a little on their earlier investments, 1972 saw Chess release "Love More Than Pride". An eleven track compilation, the album pulled together a mixture of previously released "A" and "B" sides, as well as material that had been shelved. The eleven tracks basically reflected two categories of material - tunes recorded in Chicago with producers Gene Barge and Cash McCall, and material recorded in Muscle Shoals with producer Rick Hall. Exemplified by material like the title track, 'Mama's Got a Good Thing' and 'That's How It Is' the Chicago songs tended to have a bluesier feel. Hall produced tunes like 'It Ain't What You Do ', 'Dirty Old Man', and 'It's How You Make It Good' were more soul oriented. Lee's performances were good across bother categories, though I'd give the edge to the Rick Hall numbers. There were plenty of highlights including "Love More Than Pride" track listing: (side 1) 1.) Mama's Got a Good Thing (Ellington Jordan - Billy Foster) - 2:08 Serving as a nice introduction to Lee's wonderfully gritty voice, 'Mama's Got a Good Thing' was a little more hardcore soul that her singles for Hot Wax. While that may have been a turnoff to some folks, coupled with a strong melody, this was a killer performance. You had to wonder how it was relegated to being a "B" side on 1968's 'Love More Than Pride'. rating: **** stars 2.) Another Man's Woman (Gene Barge - L. Jordan) - 2:37 Lee certainly had the chops to handle a bluesy, cheatin' hearts number like 'Another Man's Woman'. The problem with this one was the song simply wasn't all that great. You've heard this theme dozens of times before; virtually all more impressive than this one. rating: ** stars 3.) It Ain't What You Do (J. Hughes) - 2:10 The funky 'It Ain't What You Do' showcased that special Muscle Shoals sound, underscored by the Muscle Shoals Horns and a stinging Duane Allman guitar solo. This was the genre Lee was made to work in. Wonderful tune that I would have made a single. rating: **** stars 4.) She Don't Love You (Jerry Butler - Curtis Mayfield - C. Carter) - 2:36 I have to admit I originally didn't think much of Lee's country-tinged cover of this Butler-Mayfield classic. And then out of the blue I realized my initial views were simply wrong. Yeah, there was a distinctive country-feel here, but Lee's vocals were amazing and the combination of the Hammond B-3 and the neat little guitar refrain made this a keeper. rating: **** stars 5.) It's All Wrong, But It's Alright (M. Green - E. Hinton) - 2:41 ' It's All Wrong, But It's Alright' marked a return to a bluesier, Chicago sound. I've always liked Lee when she employed her deeper, huskier voice and this was a great example of that approach. rating: *** stars 6.) I Need To Belong To Somebody (Curtis Mayfield) - 2:22 The opening borrowed liberally from Mayfield's 'People Get Ready'. Actually, the whole song bore a resemblance to that song ... Since Mayfield wrote both of them, I guess it wasn't a case of plagiarism ... This one had previously released as a single (with a slightly different title): - 1968's 'Need to Belong' b/w 'He Will Break Your Heart' (Chess catalog number 2052) # 44 R&B rating: **** stars (side 2) 1.) Dirty Old Man (Bobby Miller) - 2:45 The kind of "gimmick" tune that Rufus Thomas would have flipped for ... The sad thing about this one is there are a couple of generations that have never heard Lee's version, instead having to grow up with Josh Stone's lam
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I've used the Goldmine Grading Guide in grading the collection. Most of the catalog is graded VG or slightly higher. To me that reflects an LP that's been played, but with care and attention. Neither the cover nor the vinyl are pristine, but the cover will be intact without substantial flaw and the vinyl will play without substantial hiss and without skips. Exceptions are noted for each offering. Since I buy music 'cause it's stuff I want to hear, virtually everything I sell is play graded - in other words, I've actually listened to the item. Finally, albums are graded cover first, vinyl second, i.e. VG/NM means a very good cover and near mint vinyl.
Goldmine Grading Standard:
Mint [M]: Absolutely perfect in every way - certainly never played, possibly even still sealed. (More on still sealed below). Should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all.
------------------------------------------------------------ Near Mint [NM or M-]: A nearly perfect record. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect. The record shows no obvious sign of wear. A 45 rpm sleeve has no more than the most minor defects, such as almost invisible ring wear or other signs of slight handling.
An LP jacket has no creases, folds, seam splits or any other noticeable similar defect. No cut-out holes, either. And of course, the same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, and the like. Basically, Near Mint looks as if you just got it home from a new record store and removed the shrink wrap.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good Plus [VG+]: Shows some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK.
The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but is should be barely noticeable. The center hole is not misshapen by repeated play. Picture sleeves and LP inner sleeves will have some slight wear, lightly turn-up corners, or a slight seam-split. An LP jacket my have slight signs of wear also and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount.
In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint. All but the most mint-crazy collectors will find a Very Good Plus record highly acceptable.
------------------------------------------------------------ Very Good [VG]: Many of the defects found in a VG+ record are more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during the song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as will light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them.
------------------------------------------------------------ Good [G], Good Plus [G+]: Good does not mean bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and will play through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise and scratches and visible groove wear.
A jacket or sleeve has seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the object. If it's a common item, you'll probably find another copy in better shape eventually. Pass it up. But if it's something you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it.
------------------------------------------------------------- Poor [P], Fair [F]: The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and/or writing. The LP jacket barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully seam split, and written upon.
Except for impossibly rare records otherwise unattainable, records in this condition should be bought or sold for no more than a few cents each.
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Shipping Costs
I ship domestic orders via USPS media mail. Typical delivery is in 3 - 5 days.
I can usually pack 2 - 3 LPs into a mailer
Rates may change as USPS seems to modify their rate structure on a regular basis.
Currently I am limiting sales to the US.U
I ship via USPS media mail which has proven dependable and the most economical delivery for buyers
I can normally pack 1 to 3 LPs in an LP mailer $6.00. $1.00 for each additional LP.
Return Policy
Obviously, grading is subjective and there are bound to be cases where someone disagrees with the way we've graded an album. In cases where you feel I'm way off the mark, let me know and I'll work to reach a mutually agreeable solution. I've sold several hundred albums over the last couple of years, including many on eBay. During that timeframe I've run into two disagreements. I sold a Tommy Boyce solo album which noted the cover had a tiny tear where someone had taken a price sticker off. The buyer was upset since she had known Boyce and wanted to frame the LP for display purposes. Even though the description clearly noted the tiny tear (and it was visible in the picture we posted), I offered her a refund, or a price adjustment to what she thought was fair. I never got a response. I sold a Richard Wright LP. The buyer told me it was a misprint sporting the same track listing on both sides. I provided a full refund and let the buyer keep the LP (he was in South America and it wasn't worth the hassle to get the LP back). Curiously, as a Pink Floyd fan I'd listened to the LP a couple of times and had no recollection of the mispressing. Oh well ...
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Reserving items: If you contact me in advance, I'll reserve items for up to 3 weeks. If I reserve something, make sure you honor your commitment to purchase the item, otherwise I'm unlikely to continue doing business with you. Packaging information: I pack items in new record mailers with filler pads for additional protection. So far I haven't had any problems ... Unless you're buying some exceedingly expensive items, or your order totals more than $100.00 I'd suggest not bothering with insurance. If you want insurance, let me know ...
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