Simple Minds Once Upon a Time Vinyl LP Sealed A&M SP 5092 Sanctify Yourself 1985
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Simple Minds Once Upon a Time Vinyl LP - A&M SP 5092 Sealed First Pressing (1985) with Alive and Kicking and Sanctify Yourself
Condition: New, Still Factory Sealed.
Once Upon a Time is the seventh studio album by Simple Minds, released in 1985 by A&M in the US. Once Upon a Time topped the UK charts, and peaked at No. 10 on the US charts, spending five consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of Billboard and 16 weeks in the Top 20.
The album paired the group with music producer Jimmy Iovine. He had worked with artists featuring an aggressive guitar-based sound, including singer-songwriters Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Nicks, and he brought that approach to the band. Iovine particularly pushed frontman Jim Kerr, aiming for more energetic vocals.
Music critic MacKenzie Wilson has retrospectively praised the album for AllMusic, stating that it provided listeners with a "raw energy and solid composition not entirely captured on previous albums." He also particularly lauded singles "Alive and Kicking" and "Sanctify Yourself."
Track listing
A1 Once Upon A Time 5:44 A2 All The Things She Said 4:16 A3 Ghost Dancing 4:46 A4 Alive And Kicking 5:24
B1 Oh Jungleland 5:12 B2 I Wish You Were Here 4:42 B3 Sanctify Yourself 5:00 B4 Come A Long Way
Simple Minds Jim Kerr – vocals Charlie Burchill – guitars Michael MacNeil – piano, synthesizers Mel Gaynor – drums, backing vocals John Giblin – bass
Additional personnel Robin Clark – additional vocals Michael Been – background vocals The Simms Brothers – background vocals Carlos Alomar – background vocals Sue Hadjopoulos – percussion on "All the Things She Said"
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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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