Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Firstborn is Dead – vinyl LP

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May 2, 2010 Sold Date

Apr 22, 2010 Start Date

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NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS – THE FIRSTBORN IS DEAD (LP) 1985

Artist: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Title: The Firstborn is Dead

Format: 12-inch LP; 33 rpm I
Release Date: June 1985 I
Label: Mute Records (STUMM 21) I

Distribution: Possum Records (EMI Music Group) I

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Background: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds – Mick Harvey, Blixa Bargeld and Barry Adamson – recorded the tracks for their second album in November and December 1984 at the Hansa Tonstudio in West Berlin.

The seven-track The Firstborn is Dead LP was released in June 1985. The album’s name refers to Elvis Presley’s identical twin brother who was stillborn (the subject of ‘Tupelo’, the opening song of the album).

Tracks: Side A:

1. Tupelo

2. Say Goodbye to the Little Girl Tree

3. Train Long-Suffering

4. Black Crow King

Side B:

5. Knockin’ on Joe

6. Wanted Man

7. Blind Lemon Jefferson

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Condition: The Firstborn is Dead LP for sale here is the original 1985 release by Nick Cave on Mute Records. The quality of the complete package – vinyl, labels, insert sheet and sleeve – is good to very good.

The only blemishes that can be discerned are:

the front of the sleeve (top-middle) has the remains of a sticker, leaving a brownish discoloured area (see image). The area measures 50mm x 20mm and is not at all sticky.
the sleeve has four small crescent-shaped creases near the open edge, an imprint of the record (wear-ring) is can be seen.
the insert sheet has a couple of very small creases, but is otherwise in very good condition.
the vinyl has a few scuff or smudge marks, but is otherwise in good condition.

The condition of the record can be summarised as:

· Vinyl: EX

· Labels: NM

· Sleeve: EX

· Insert-sheet: NM

Grading categories:

· MINT: Unplayed – record, sleeve, inner sleeve and any inserts are all as new, and label has no spindle hole wear.

· NM: Known to have been played but vinyl is virtually pristine. Label almost as new but indication of record being played may be visible at spindle hole. Sleeves almost perfect.

· EX: Vinyl is free of scratches but may have scuff marks. Slight wear may be present at spindle hole. Sleeve has slight wear but nothing significant.

· VG+: Vinyl will have just a few light scratches but will play without crackles or any serious sound problems; label may have some wear marks. Sleeve will have easily visible wear.

· VG: Expect some light scratches; loss of some sheen on the vinyl; easily visible wear at spindle hole; perhaps a name neatly on label or sleeve; a touch of surface noise; fairly significant sleeve wear.

This record is from my own collection. It was purchased new and has been well cared for. It has been held in storage for the last twenty years.

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The record will be securely packaged for posting to the successful bidder.

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Returns Policy: If this item falls short of my description I will provide a refund (less return postage costs). I am always happy to answer any questions you may have.

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