Bidspirit auction | Here We Go Baby! –
Here We Go Baby! – Glenn Yarbrough (Elektra Records, 135, Mono, 1957) - This rare 1957 folk album, Here We Go Baby!, features Glenn Yarbrough, best known as the lead singer of The Limeliters. Released on Elektra Records (135, Mono), this early solo effort showcases Yarbrough’s warm tenor voice with arrangements directed by Fred Hellerman. The album blends folk, ballads, and traditional tunes, with highlights including: Rich Gal, Poor Gal Spanish is a Loving Tongue House of the Rising Sun Salmon River This Land is Your Land The album cover features an eye-catching mid-century amusement park ride photo, making it a visually striking and collectible piece. Condition (Based on Visual Inspection of Photos): Cover: Moderate to heavy edge wear, particularly along the spine, which has seam splitting and peeling. Some scuffing and corner wear. Retains a strong, glossy front image, but noticeable wear on the back cover. Inner Sleeve: Original Elektra Records paper sleeve included, with visible creases and some tearing. Vinyl Record: Appears in Good (G) to Very Good (VG) condition with some surface marks and scuffs. No deep scratches or cracks visible. A playtest is needed to assess audio quality. Labels: The Elektra white label with red print is intact with minimal wear. Overall Condition Rating: Cover: Fair (F) to Good (G) (seam splitting, edge wear, and peeling) Vinyl: Good (G) to Very Good (VG) (visible scuffs but likely playable) Inner Sleeve: Fair (F) (aging, creases, and small tears) Despite the cover damage, this remains a sought-after folk album, both for Glenn Yarbrough collectors and Elektra Records enthusiasts. The visually stunning cover adds to its desirability.