The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (Mercury, Mono)

"Chantilly Lace" is the best-known album by the American rock and roll singer The Big Bopper (real name Jiles Perry Richardson Jr.). The record includes the eponymous worldwide hit "Chantilly Lace ," released in 1958, which quickly established itself as a classic of the rock and roll era. The mix of humorous spoken-word vocals, catchy melody, and youthful energy makes the album a historical document of the late 1950s.

Historical background:
The Big Bopper was born on October 24, 1930, in Sabine Pass, Texas. In addition to his music career, he worked as a radio DJ and songwriter. He became famous for his charismatic stage presence and humorous style. Tragically, he died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, along with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. This event went down in music history as "The Day the Music Died."

Condition:

• Vinyl: Very good condition (VG+), glossy, minimal surface marks with no effect on the sound.

• Cover: Good condition (VG), slight wear to edges and corners, small creases on the spine, price sticker on the front top right, back cover with minimal signs of age, overall well preserved.

• Label: Very clean, without any significant wear.

Details:

• Format: 12" LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, mono

• Label: Mercury – 6463 057

• Genre: Rock'n'Roll

• Year of release: presumably 1970s reissue (original songs from the 50s)

• Origin: Germany

• Special features: Includes the worldwide hit Chantilly Lace , period-typical 50s cover design

Special features / Notes:

• Contains legendary rock 'n' roll recordings from the 1950s

• Genuine vintage items – each piece is unique

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