PUBLIC IMAGE LTD.-METAL BOX METAL 1 1979 VIRGIN RECORDS 3 12" SINGLES VG+
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PIL-METAL BOX METAL 1 1979 VIRGIN RECORDS* 3 12" RECORDS IN A SOLID VG+ CONDITION. RARE!! The album showed a radical departure from PIL's relatively conventional debut First Issue, released in 1978, with the band moving into a more avant-garde sound, characterised by singer John Lydon's cryptic vocals, Jah Wobble's propulsive dub reggae-inspired basslines, and a unique, "metallic" guitar sound, made from guitarist Keith Levene playing Veleno guitars which are made entirely of aluminium. Metal Box is widely regarded as a landmark of post-punk and experimental rock. I grabbed this description for this record it best describes what it is all about. It's a classic that is all I know and a must have for the fan of post-punk!!
The records have what can only be described as light paper scuffs(see this explanation from Wikipedia, it describes what I'm talking about perfectly): The album's lack of accessibility extended to the discs themselves. Packed tightly inside the canister and separated by paper sheets, they were difficult to remove and were prone to taking nicks and scratches in the process. Since each side only contained about ten minutes of music, the listener was required to constantly change sides to hear the complete album. So yes, the records all play well but there is that nuisance that in turn makes the grading only a VG+.
The canister has some minor wear and tear(please see pictures as that will allow you to see what exactly I mean by minor). This is a great buy for the collector of all things punk, perfect no, but a fine example of the PIL Metal Box!! It's one of a kind!!
* means: Not sure if this the UK Virgin Records release(which I truly believe it is) or the US Warner Bros. release. In fact if someone who takes a look at this auction could enlighten me on that, I would appreciate it.
$4 freight. US sales only!!
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