IGGY POP THE STOOGES RUBBER LEGS + '45 & METALLIC K.O. 2 FOR 1 PRICE NM VINYL

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     This auction is for two albums by THE STOOGES -- RUBBER LEGS AND METALLIC K.O.  

     The first lp is the semi-bootleg RUBBER LEGS,  released through the French fan club in 1987 (distributed by New Rose Records).  The recordings are studio rehearsals recorded in 1973 and 1974 between "Raw Power" and "Kill City".  Catalogue number is FC 037.  This package also contains the '45.

     The cover is in excellent condition.  There is a light two inch crease on the front and back covers (right above the "OO" in "Stooges"...pic #3), and some VERY light foxing along the open edge (if I didn't point it out you wouldn't have realized it).   The sticker that was originally on the shrink wrap is also included (hyping the inclusion of the EP...this release does NOT come in the shrink wrap anymore).  The picture inner sleeve has some slight ring wear.  This is how the cover and inner sleeve came when it was purchased new in 1987.  No seam splits on either. 

     The vinyl album and the '45 are in near mint condition, with just a few small light paper scuffs that do not affect play.  No scratches at all.  I was buying so much vinyl back then that the most this was played would have been three times...MAX!    

     Tracks on the A-side;

1.  Rubber Legs

2.  Open Up and Bleed

3.  Johanna

     Tracks on the B-side;

4.  Cock In My Pocket

5.  Head On The Curb

6.  Cry For Me

     Tracks on the '45;

1.  Gimme Danger

2.  I Need Somebody

     The next release is the METALLIC K.O. released in 1976.  Catalogue number is IMP 1015.  This was licensed to Skydog Records from France, and this copy is on the VISA Records label....distributed by JEM Records in the USA.  This was also on the Import Record label with the "cargo box in the water" logo.  This one in on Visa and has the airplane logo (pic #12). 

     The cover is still in the shrink wrap, and is in very good condition.  This was a cut out copy, and there is an inch long buzz cut in the bottom left corner (pics #8 & #9).  There is a crease on this same corner, as well as a long three inch crease (pic #11) along the right side of the back cover.  Corner snubs on the bottom two corners.  Some light foxing along the open edge (pic #10).  No seam splits.

     The vinyl is in near mint condition.

     This recording is a document of two of the last Stooges shows...from October 6, 1973 and February 9, 1974, recorded at Michigan Palace in Detroit.  

     Tracks on the A-Side;

1.  Raw Power

2.  Head On

3.  Gimme Danger

     Tracks on the B-Side;

4.  Rich Bitch

5.  Cock In My Pocket

6.  Louie Louie

     If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to email me.  Also, check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest.  Thanks again for looking...during these most troubled tmes...

   SHIPPING RATES (all rates include cost of shipping materials):

Shipping rates for 7" records

U.S. First Class to Media Mail ***

$ 4.00 1st record. 50 cents per additional.

*** Single 7" packages ship as First Class which only qualify to a light weight. Adding items take the package to Media Mail - a little slower - but economical. If you are adding items and want a shipping upgrade - perhaps to Priority - let me know.

US Priority Mail

$ 8.00 up to 6 singles, $ 1.00 each additional.

Canada

$ 9.95 1st single, $ 1.00 each additional

Worldwide (First Class International)

$ 14.95 1st single ***, $ 2.00 each additional (up to six total).

NOTE: ***SHIPPING UPGRADES ARE REQUIRED ON ALL INTERNATIONAL PACKAGES OVER $ 100 US. (Such as Priority with Tracking, Registered, etc. Rates and services vary by country). Please contact me in advance if you want more specifics.

Cost of postage includes $ 1.50 for shipping materials.

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact. Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise. Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty beat-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can. Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times. I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.

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