Germs GI Vinyl LP Album Reissue 180g Rhino R1 78602 Insert Punk Hardcore VG+ 05
  $   70

 


$ 70 Sold For
Aug 28, 2026 Sold Date
May 18, 2026 Start Date
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The Germs – (GI) Vinyl LP (Rhino Records, R1 78602) Premium 180g Audiophile Reissue

Up for sale is a highly sought-after, excellent copy of the absolute holy grail of LA Hardcore Punk: **The Germs – (GI)**. This is the definitive **2005 Rhino Records 180-gram heavy vinyl reissue**, cut directly from the original analog master tapes. Because original 1979 pressings command hundreds of dollars, this specific Rhino analog cut is widely considered by collectors to be the absolute best-sounding, highest-quality version available for actual turntable playback.

📋 Item Specifics & Collector Details:

* **Artist:** The Germs (Darby Crash, Pat Smear, Lorna Doom, Don Bolles) * **Album Title:** (GI) * **Label:** Rhino Records / Slash Records * **Catalog Number:** R1 78602 * **Format:** Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 Gram Heavyweight Wax * **Producer:** Joan Jett * **Inclusions:** Includes the highly essential, original double-sided lyric sheet insert (often missing from pre-owned copies).

🔍 Deadwax Matrix Info (Authenticity Guaranteed):**

This copy features the critical deadwax etchings confirming a true, authorized Rhino analog remaster rather than a cheap digital counterfeit: * **Side A Etched:** R1-78602-SIDE 1 RM GI S-62670 * **Side B Etched:** R1-78602-SIDE 2 RM GI S-62671 * **The Master Indicator:** Features the tiny handwritten **"RM"** in the runout groove, signifying the master lacquer cut by legendary Capitol Studios engineer **Ron McMaster**. * **Pressing Plant:** Features the "S-6267" sequential factory codes from Rainbo Records in California. ---

📈 Condition Report & Grading:

**Vinyl Media: VG+ (Very Good Plus) to NM (Near Mint)** The record is in gorgeous shape with a brilliant high gloss. Shows virtually no visible marks or surface hair scratches under bright grading lights. Clean labels, excellent sound reproduction, and sits completely flat on the platter. **Jacket Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus)** The jacket is crisp, bright, and completely structurally sound. No split seams, no ring wear, and no writing. Shows only standard light handling wear and minor cosmetic dings/whitening on the extreme corners and spine edges as clearly pictured. **Insert: NM (Near Mint)** The original double-sided lyric sheet is intact, completely clean, crisp, and free of folds, tears, or staining. ---

📦 Shipping & Handling:

Ships securely in a dedicated cardboard record mailer with the vinyl removed from the jacket sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit. Fast handling! Please look closely at all photos and feel free to reach out with any questions.Thank you for your business. 


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