THE EMPIRES Harlem Records 2325 Corn Whiskey 1954 DEBUT EP Early 1940 Soul Vocal Group TIDEWATER VIRGINIA Start Price USD 699.00 Current Price USD 699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'THE EMPIRES Harlem Records 2325 Corn Whiskey 1954' Description THE EMPIRES Harlem Records 2325 Corn Whiskey / My Baby, My Baby 1954   TITLE: THE EMPIRES, Harlem Records 2325, Corn Whiskey / My Baby 1954 DETAILS: Original First Pressing on Harlem Records. Circa 1954. CONDITION: Vinyl Record is in Very Good Plus Condition. Surface areas are clean with faint signs of wear - mainly a few light scuffs. We have listened to the record and these do not distract from the listening experience in any major way.  Label is well centered with no writing, vibrant color and sharp print. GROUP BIO: The R & B vocal group that became The Empires had their beginnings in the Tidewater area of Eastern Virginia. Les Cooper, his cousin Bill Goodman, and his nephew John "Buddy" Barnes, were all from the Portsmouth-Norfolk area of Virginia. They all found their way to New York City in the late 1940's where they met up with a fourth member, Bobby Dunn, who was originally from North Carolina. They began their vocal efforts in 1953 around their Harlem neighborhood, looking for singing gigs and attempting to impress the ladies. By the time they felt that they were ready for a try at recording, they made the local rounds and were given a shot with the Harlem Records label begun by recording company insider Morty Shad in September of 1953. The new label had recently signed The Serenaders, Brownie McGee, and The Kings. The new group called themselves The Empires and set up a date for their first session in September of 1954. The two songs released from that first date were "My Baby My Baby" and "Corn Whiskey" and were issued on Harlem # 2325.   ABOUT OXXBRIDGE GALLERIES Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1982. Located in New York City and on the web, we sell Records, Comics, Photos, Posters, Books, Letters, and other historical ephemera. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the highest quality and condition of rare collectibles -- and we back it up with a NO HASSLE RETURN POLICY. We are also an ideal venue for selling your collectibles. We invite everyone - institutions, dealers, collectors and would-be collectors to contact us. You will be pleased by the approachability, friendliness and knowledge of our staff. If you have questions, call us:  646-258-0130     Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!