Bo Diddley
Self-Titled Debut Album
Vinyl LP - Chess LP 1431 (1958) - First Pressing
with I'm A Man, Who Do You Love, Before You Accuse Me

Condition: VG-- (Good +) Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well throughout with good fidelity and intermittent background noise, but no skips. Original cover has good color, no creases or writing, small seam split.

Matrix / Runout (Side 1): J80P-5247-1   I
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): J80P-5248-1

Bo Diddley is the debut album by Bo Diddley. It collects several of his most influential and enduring songs, which were released as singles between 1955 and 1958. Chess Records issued the album in 1958. In 2012, it was ranked number 216 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. 

In his retrospective review for the AllMusic website, Matthew Greenwald gave Bo Diddley five out of five stars and recommended it as one of the "few" essential albums for listeners who want to "play rock & roll, real rock & roll". Greenwald said that its 12 songs are exemplary of the Bo Diddley beat: "This is one of the greatest rock sounds that you're likely to hear, and it's all on this one record, too."

In 2022, the recording was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, as a 'Classic of Blues Recording – Album'.

Track listing

A1 Bo Diddley 2:30
A2 I'm A Man 2:41
A3 Bring It To Jerome 2:37
A4 Before You Accuse Me 2:40
A5 Hey' Bo Diddley 2:17
A6 Dearest Darling 2:32

B1 Hush Your Mouth 2:36
B2 Say Boss Man 2:18
B3 Diddley Daddy 2:11
B4 Diddey Wah Diddey 2:51
B5 Who Do You Love 2:18
B6 Pretty Thing 2:48

Credits
Bo Diddley – vocals, guitar
Jerome Green – co-lead vocals on "Bring It to Jerome", maracas
Frank Kirkland – drums
Clifton James – drums
Otis Spann – piano
Lafayette Leake – piano
Willie Dixon – bass
Billy Boy Arnold – harmonica on "I'm a Man"
Little Walter – harmonica on "Diddley Daddy"
Lester Davenport – harmonica on "Pretty Thing" and "Bring It to Jerome"
Little Willie Smith – harmonica on "Diddy Wah Diddy"
Jody Williams – guitar
The Moonglows – backing vocals on "Diddley Daddy" and "Diddy Wah Diddy"
Peggy Jones – backing vocals on "Hey! Bo Diddley", guitar
The Flamingos – backing vocals on "Hey! Bo Diddley"
Chuck Stewart – cover art

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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