Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bullocks 1977 UK original Virgin plays EX++ A3/B2
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Sex Pistols
Never Mind the Bullocks Here's The Sex Pistols
1977 original, 1st pressing.
Made in the U.K.
Virgin Records - V 2086
Vinyl is EX+ to EX++
Vinyl looks EX+ : light marks and faint scuffs.
Vinyl plays EX++ : light background-crackle in some quiet passages.
Matrix lead-out : A3/B2
Label side 1 is EX++; side 2 is EX+ to EX++.
Cover is EX- : intact seams, surface-tears, indentations (especially on the right-side); bends, wear and stains.
The original inner-sleeve has bends, stains and intact seams.
Includes a HQ inner-sleeve which the vinyl is stored in (pictured) after being professionally machine-cleaned and graded.
Out of print original U.K. pressing ~
While mostly accurate, dismissing Never Mind the Bollocks as merely a series of loud, ragged midtempo rockers with a harsh, grating vocalist and not much melody would be a terrible error. Already anthemic songs are rendered positively transcendent by Johnny Rotten's rabid, foaming delivery. His bitterly sarcastic attacks on pretentious affectation and the very foundations of British society were all carried out in the most confrontational, impolite manner possible. Most imitators of the Pistols' angry nihilism missed the point: underneath the shock tactics and theatrical negativity were social critiques carefully designed for maximum impact. Never Mind the Bollocks perfectly articulated the frustration, rage, and dissatisfaction of the British working class with the establishment, a spirit quick to translate itself to strictly rock & roll terms. the Pistols paved the way for countless other bands to make similarly rebellious statements, but arguably none were as daring or effective. It's easy to see how the band's roaring energy, overwhelmingly snotty attitude, and Rotten's furious ranting sparked a musical revolution, and those qualities haven't diminished one bit over time. Never Mind the Bollocks is simply one of the greatest, most inspiring rock records of all time.
-allmusic
Note : There is possible camera-glare on the cover and other surfaces.
Packaged protectively for safe and secure shipping with USPS tracking.
Thank you and have the best day ever ~
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