Ruts The Crack Vinyl LP Virgin VI 2132 1st Press 1979 Babylon's Burning Paul Fox

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Ruts The Crack Vinyl LP - Virgin VI 2132 VG++ First Pressing (1979)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well. Cover is excellent with some minor creasing.
The Crack is the debut album by English punk rock band The Ruts, released in 1979. The album contains the UK hit singles "Babylon's Burning" (# 7 UK) and "Something That I Said" (# 29). The white-reggae "Jah War", which was written in the aftermath of the Southall unrest and the over-use of force by the Metropolitan Police Service's Special Patrol Group in 1979, was also released as a single but did not make the UK chart.
The front cover shows caricatures of many well known personalities from the 1970s. The 4 Ruts sit on a lounge in the centre of the painting - other identifiable characters include Jimmy Pursey, astronomer Patrick Moore, John Peel (with a girl on his lap), Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, Keith Richards, Rat Scabies and Captain Sensible and Jimi Hendrix.
Tracklist
A1 Babylon's Burning 2:34 A2 S. U. S. 3:48 A3 Something That I Said 3:52 A4 You're Just A ... 2:54 A5 It Was Cold 6:49
B1 Savage Circle 3:05 B2 Jah War 6:54 B3 Society 1:53 B4 Criminal Mind 1:35 B5 Back Biter 3:02 B6 Out Of Order 1:58 B7 Dope For Guns 2:11
The Ruts Malcolm Owen – vocals Paul Fox – guitar, backing vocals; occasional organ on "Jah War" John "Segs" Jennings – bass guitar, backing vocals; piano ("stanking Steinway") on "Jah War" Dave Ruffy – drums, percussion, backing vocals
with: Richard Mannah – backing vocals on "S.U.S" and "Criminal Mind" Bertie, Pocky, Rocky – backing vocals on "Jah War" Mick Glossop – synthesizer effects on "It Was Cold" Gary Barnacle – saxophone Luke Tunney – trumpet
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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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