Album
Berry Is On Top
1959 · Rock
10 collectors on Gatefold own this
Berry Is On Top is a Rock album by Chuck Berry, originally released in 1959. On Gatefold: 49 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
Chuck Berry’s influence on rock ‘n’ roll is so entrenched that it’s hard to imagine a world in which "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven" don't exist. But those aren't the only anthems on this album: "Little Queenie" and "Carol" feature those indelible guitar licks and his band’s floor-shaking groove. Berry also branched out on "Almost Grown," his first recording featuring backup singers (the female voice sweetening the chorus is that of Etta James). Meanwhile, the laidback, island-styled guitar instrumental "Blues for Hawaiians" proves that even Chuck had to relax sometimes.
via Apple Music
The Clerk says
The Clerk knows this whole record — the pressing quirks, the credits, the take.
Tracklist
Side A
- A1Almost Grown2:21
- A2Carol2:21
- A3Maybellene2:27
- A4Sweet Little Rock & Roller2:39
- A5Anthony Boy2:26
- A6Johnny B. Goode2:30
Side B
- B1Little Queenie2:36
- B2Jo Jo Gunne2:49
- B3Roll Over Beethoven2:30
- B4Around And Around2:20
- B5Hey Pedro2:18
- B6Blues For Hawaiians2:25
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Rock & Roll
- driving
- twangy
- groovy
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Mono issue with blue Chess labels.
All runouts etched except "Sheldon".
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bo DiddleyGUITAR
- Chuck BerryCOMPOSED BY, GUITAR, LEAD VOCALS DRUMS GUITAR
- Ebby HardyDRUMS
- Fred BelowDRUMS
- George SmithBASS BASS GUITAR
- Jasper ThomasDRUMS
- Johnnie JohnsonPIANO
- Lafayette LeakePIANO
- Otis SpannPIANO
- Willie DixonBASS BASS GUITAR
- Bob BushnellBASS
- Unknown ArtistPERCUSSION PIANO, BASS, DRUMS
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 49 pressings tracked on Gatefold
Start your shelf.
Track your pressings of Berry Is On Top, get the Clerk's take, and see what the record is worth — free.
Start your shelf →Free forever. Works with 10 records or 10,000.