Chuck Berry – Collected – Vinyl LP

High Quality, Gatefold Sleeve

Chuck Berry, often hailed as the godfather of rock ‘n’ roll, revolutionized music with his pioneering style and storytelling. His 1955 hit “Maybellene,” blending country with rhythm & blues, marked the dawn of rock and roll. Berry’s knack for crafting relatable, youth-centric songs—like “School Day,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Sweet Little Sixteen”—spoke to the heart of teenage life, celebrating themes like love, rebellion, and music. “Johnny B. Goode,” often seen as autobiographical, features one of the most iconic guitar licks in history, inspiring generations of musicians. Berry’s influence extended to legends like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, who covered his work, ensuring his legacy endured through the British Invasion.

Despite his fame, Berry’s storytelling also resonated with older audiences, as seen in poignant tracks like “Memphis, Tennessee.” His live performances remained electrifying, culminating in a global hit with “My Ding-A-Ling” in 1972.

Spanning seven decades, Berry’s career concluded with a final album, Chuck, released posthumously in 2017. Celebrated as a songwriter, guitarist, and performer, Berry’s impact on rock and roll remains immeasurable. The compilation Chuck Berry Collected showcases his groundbreaking work, cementing his status as a music legend. and includes newly written liner notes.

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Gatefold sleeve
• 2LP compilation featuring songs by the godfather of Rock ‘n’ Roll
• Featuring the classics “Maybellene”, “Thirty Days”, “No Money Down”, “Johnny B Goode” and “My Ding-A-Ling” a.o.

Side A
1. Maybellene
2. Thirty Days
3. No Money Down
4. Roll Over Beethoven
5. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
6. School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)
7. Rock And Roll Music
8. Sweet Little Sixteen
9. Reelin’ And Rockin’
10. Johnny B. Goode

Side B
1. Carol
2. Run Rudolph Run
3. Almost Grown
4. Little Queenie
5. Memphis, Tennessee
6. Let It Rock
7. Bye Bye Johnny
8. Too Pooped To Pop
9. Route 66
10. Come On
11. I’m Talking About You

Side C
1. No Particular Place To Go
2. You Never Can Tell
3. St. Louis Blues
4. It Wasn’t Me
5. Club Nitty Gritty
6. Back To Memphis
7. Louis To Frisco
8. Tulane
9. Oh Louisiana

Side D
1. My Ding-A-Ling (Live At The Lancaster Arts Festvial)
2. Bio
3. Shake, Rattle And Roll
4. Oh What A Thrill
5. Big Boys