Harry Simeone Chorale-The Little Drummer Boy-1978 NM-/VG+

Description: Harry Simeone Chorale-The Little Drummer Boy-1978 NM-/VG+ Harry Moses Simeone was an American music arranger, conductor and composer who popularized the Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy", for which he received co-writing creditWhen the Twentieth-Century Fox Records label contracted Simeone to make a Christmas album in 1958, he assembled a group he called "The Harry Simeone Chorale" and searched for recording material. After being introduced to an obscure song by producer and credited song co-author Henry Onorati, titled "Carol of the Drum" (originally composed by Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941 and arranged to present form by Jack Halloran, Simeone changed the title to "The Little Drummer Boy" and recorded it under that title for his album Sing We Now of Christmas. He received joint authorship-and-composition credit for the album, although he did not actually write the song. "The Little Drummer Boy" was issued as a single and quickly became extremely popular and scored on the U.S. music charts from 1958 to 1962. Combined shipping is offered for up to 3 single LPs or 2 double LPs. All photos are of actual item. Stock Photos are never used. An archival quality poly inner sleeve(s) as well as a 3 mil outer sleeve is provided to protect your investment. Records have been hand cleaned as found through the Library of Congress Archival website found at https://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/record.html Records are primarily cleaned to provide accurate grading. It is recommended that all records, even sealed records, be given a thorough cleaning prior to play. Please note that all records are conscientiously graded. Every effort is taken to grade accurately, and additional pictures are provided as necessary to prevent any undue surprises. Should you feel that you haven't received the value you paid for, returns will be gladly accepted. Sealed records must be returned in original sealed condition. Goldmine standards are used on all records as follows: Mint (M)-A perfect record in every way. This grading will never be used even on a sealed album. Near Mint (NM or M-) - A nearly perfect record including labels. Shiny vinyl with no visible defects. Labels have no writing or stickers nor are any spindle marks visible. Covers have no creases, ring wear, or splits of any kind.*Near Mint Minus (NM-) is used to indicate a nearly perfect record with nice shiny vinyl that may have one or two very fine hairline scratches and/or some very minor scuffs that would not affect play.Very Good+ or Excellent (VG+ or E) - VG+ records will show slight signs of wear including light scuffs or fine scratches and the label may have spindle marks. Covers may show some creasing and minor ring wear and cut-outs or punch-holes. Splits less than 1 inch long may also be present. Writing and/or stickers may also be present.*Excellent (E) is used to indicate a record better than very good plus. In general, an excellent record will have nice gloss and very few fine scratches and/or light paper scuffs. The cover will have no splits and no major creases.Very Good (VG) - May have scratches feelable with a fingernail. Most of the original gloss will be gone or it may be evident that the record has been played extensively. The cover will have ring wear and may have significant splitting of the seams.*These gradings have been added to further evaluate records according to condition.

Price: 8.99 USD

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-08T21:07:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.39 USD