The Great Twenty-Eight
Chuck Berry
380 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 6076510 |
| Excel File Row | 312 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:08:58 |
| Pressing Year | 1982 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | CHESS |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | CH-8201 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | CH-8201-A STERLING EDP ("PROMOTION COPY NOT FOR SALE""White label WLP""stabilimento EDP (Europadisk)""incisione STERLING Studio NYC") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | CH-8201-B STERLING EDP |
| Matrix / Runout Side C | CH-8201-C STERLING EDP |
| Matrix / Runout Side D | CH-8201-D STERLING EDP |
| Sleeve Condition | M |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | M |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"The Great Twenty-Eight", released in 1982, was not a mere compilation, but a work of rediscovery and canonisation of Chuck Berry's genius. Until then, his Chess discography, though revered, was fragmented among scattered singles and albums. This first 1982 edition meticulously curated twenty-eight fundamental tracks – a definitive anthology that presented the quintessence of his revolutionary impact for the first time on a double LP. It quickly became the absolute benchmark for anyone wishing to understand the architect of rock and roll, crystallising hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Maybellene" into a single, impeccable volume. Its release was crucial in consolidating Berry's status for future generations, serving as a sonic masterclass for countless musicians and music historians who would study the genesis of the genre. This record not only documented, but *defined* Berry's legacy for modernity.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Maybellene (2:18)
- A2 - Thirty Days (2:24)
- A3 - You Can't Catch Me (2:42)
- A4 - Too Much Monkey Business (2:53)
- A5 - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man (2:17)
- A6 - Roll Over Beethoven (2:23)
- A7 - Havana Moon (3:05)
- B1 - School Days (2:40)
- B2 - Rock And Roll Music (2:30)
- B3 - Oh Baby Doll (2:33)
- B4 - Reelin' And Rockin' (3:14)
- B5 - Sweet Little Sixteen (2:55)
- B6 - Johnny B. Goode (2:38)
- B7 - Around And Around (2:35)
- C1 - Carol (2:46)
- C2 - Beautiful Delilah (2:08)
- C3 - Memphis (2:12)
- C4 - Sweet Little Rock And Roller (2:20)
- C5 - Little Queenie (2:38)
- C6 - Almost Grown (2:19)
- C7 - Back In The USA (2:25)
- D1 - Let It Rock (1:50)
- D2 - Bye Bye Johnny (2:03)
- D3 - I'm Talking About You (1:48)
- D4 - Come On (1:50)
- D5 - Nadine (2:30)
- D6 - No Particular Place To Go (2:44)
- D7 - I Want To Be Your Driver (2:15)
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