UNPLAYED 1951 The Dominoes SIXTY MINUTE MAN Federal 12022 78 RPM R&B Holy Grail For Sale

THE HOLY GRAIL FOR EARLY R&B & ROCK & ROLL COLLECTORSUp for sale is an investor-grade-quality, true New Old Stock (NOS) unplayed, NM copy of the legendary 1951 release \"Sixty Minute Man\" b/w \"I Can\'t Escape From You\" by The Dominoes on the iconic green/gold Federal Records label (Catalog #12022). Finding a 78 RPM shellac record from 1951 in this unplayed condition is extremely rare. Heavy steel needles wore down most copies from this era.
However, this copy does have surface scuffs.
No deep scratches or skips.This specific archive-preserved disc is a stunning exception; I grade it EX+ or NM- after my close examination with a magnifying glass 🔎Condition Details:* Center Labels (Near Mint-/EX+ / unplayed): Absolutely flawless teal and gold labels. There are zero spindle trail marks around the center hole, verifying that this disc has never been mounted on a turntable hub or subjected to playback.
* Shellac Playing Surface (Unplayed):
Retains a little \"wet-look\" original factory gloss. The grooved surfaces show no signs of groove wear, graying, or mild surface scuffs.* Structural Integrity: Perfect. No hairline stress fractures, no \"flea bites\" (edge chips), and no warping.Historical Significance & Rarity:
Released in May 1951, \"Sixty Minute Man\" is a monumental pillar in music history. It was one of the very first rhythm and blues tracks to successfully cross over into the mainstream pop charts, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Pop chart and spending 30 weeks on the charts. Driven by Billy Ward\'s arrangement and Bill Brown\'s unforgettable bass vocals, this track is widely considered by musicologists to be one of the foundational building blocks—and arguably the very first record—of Rock & Roll.
Authenticity is verified by the original hand-etched matrix numbers in the runout grooves:* Side A: F-108-1-TS-CA
* Side B: F-123-X-2-MKShipping, Handling & Packaging:* FREE SHIPPING: Insured domestic shipping is 100% Free within the United States only.
* Expert Packing: Shellac 78s are incredibly fragile. This record will be packed by an experienced collector. It will be safely housed in an archival inner sleeve, sandwiched securely between multiple oversized, heavy corrugated cardboard flats, and suspended within a sturdy, oversized box with ample cushioning to guarantee it arrives safely.
* International Buyers: Shipping available via \'s International Shipping Program (standard program fees apply).Buy It Now Price: $150.00
Don\'t miss the chance to add this pristine, unplayed piece of music history to your archive. Once it\'s gone, finding another unplayed Federal original will be nearly impossible.
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Super picky collectors, please do not buy my album if you\'re unsure in any way. I\'m happy to answer any questions. I am not A record professor, so if you\'re unsure in any way, please do not buy.
I have closely inspected all marring from this album being transported through the years. A high-end magnifying glass 🔎 shows no grooves are bent or cut in half anywhere on this 78 RPM album.Sold as is and no returns for conditions other than a mail carrier crushing it. That\'s about it.thank youRob~