Chubby Checker - Twist With (1961) Vinyl LP • Hucklebuck, USA, Madison

Catalog Number: P-7001

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration with dark discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear (crooked). Little-to-no shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Twistin' U.S.A.
• The "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Shimmy
• The "C. C. Rider" Stroll
• The Strand
• The Chicken
• The Hucklebuck
• The Twist
• The Madison
• The "Love Is Strange" Chalypso
• The "Mexican Hat" Twist
• The Slop
• The Pony

About The Record:

Twist With, by Chubby Checker, is a landmark album that popularized the twist dance craze, significantly influencing 1960s pop culture and dance trends. The album features energetic performances by Chubby Checker, whose charismatic delivery made it a commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard pop charts. Its historical significance lies in sparking a global dance phenomenon, with the twist becoming a cultural touchstone that bridged racial and social divides through its universal appeal. The hit single The Twist, a cover of Hank Ballard’s original, became a chart-topping sensation, hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960 and again in 1962, a rare feat. Other notable tracks include Twistin’ U.S.A. and The Hucklebuck, though none matched the monumental success of The Twist.