Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the SEX PISTOLS Vinyl LP WB BSK 3147 Early Press

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Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the SEX PISTOLS Vinyl LP - WB BSK 3147 Early Pressing (1977) with Pink Cover
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ Cover. Early US pressing with pink cover. Vinyl was play-tested and plays very well. Cover is excellent, and includes original inner sleeve, which has a partial tear on one side.
Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched; 0 stamped - var 2): BSK-1-3147 JW3 #4 Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched; 0 stamped - var 2): BSK-2-3147-JW5 #1
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols is the only studio album by the Sex Pistols, released in 1977 by Warner Bros. Records in the US. The album has influenced many bands and musicians, and the industry in general. In particular, the album's raw energy, and Johnny Rotten's sneering delivery and "half-singing", are often considered game-changing. It is frequently listed as the most influential punk album, and one of the most important and best albums of all time.
By the time of its release, the Sex Pistols were already controversial, having spoken profanity on live TV, been fired from two record labels, and been banned from playing live in some parts of Britain. The album title added to that controversy, with some people finding the word "bollocks" offensive. Many record stores refused to carry it and some record charts refused to list its title, showing just a blank space instead.
In 1987, Rolling Stone magazine named the album the second best of the previous 20 years, behind only the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The same magazine ranked it number 80 on their list of 500 greatest albums of all time in 2020. 
Tracklist
A1 Holidays In The Sun A2 Bodies A3 No Feelings A4 Liar A5 Problems A6 God Save The Queen
B1 Seventeen B2 Anarchy In The U.K. B3 Sub-Mission B4 Pretty Vacant B5 New York B6 EMI
The Sex Pistols Johnny Rotten – lead vocals Steve Jones – guitar, bass, backing vocals Paul Cook – drums Glen Matlock – bass and backing vocals on "Anarchy in the UK" Sid Vicious – bass on "Bodies" and "God Save the Queen"
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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