THE B-52's - S/T debut & WILD PLANET 2 x 12" LP VG & VG++ Rock Lobster 53 Miles

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THE B-52's - self titled debut & Wild Planet

2 x vinyl LP's, the early B-52's in all their glory...Rock Lobster, Runnin' Around and the majestic 53 Miles West of Venus...

Full details for each in the listings below...

First up...

Self-titled Debut

Vinyl grading - VG

Sleeve grading - VG

5 pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

The classic 1979 debut...any party worth its salt requiring a large dose of Rock Lobster, and any self-respecting iPod playlist demanding Planet Claire...

Stereo

Catalogue number - BSK 3355

Produced by - Chris Blackwell

Duration - 40 minutes

Matrix numbers -

Side One - BSK1 3355 WW3

Side Two - BSK2 3355 WW2

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 35 year old LP I have graded as being in Very Good condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any LP of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no real impact on playback. 

There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, mainly in the quiet passages between tracks, typically common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Very Good condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and very light 12" ring diameter wear marks front and rear,  a small pen notation in the 'High Fideltity' box - see picture - plus other small signs of storage and age.

The inner liner has a 5" split along the bottom edge, but is otherwise in good condition, with more of the bright yellow design and lyrics to the songs...

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. Planet Claire
2. 52 Girls
3. Dance This Mess Around
4. Rock Lobster

Side Two  -

1. Lave
2. There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)
3. Hero Worship
4. 6060-842
5. Downtown

next up...

Wild Planet

Vinyl grading - VG++

Sleeve grading - VG

5 further pictures uploaded, sleeve close ups, front and rear, disc - apologies for the tripod reflection - and a view of the label details.

The 1980 follow-up...the party continues out of bounds with Runnin' Around, 53 Miles West of Venus and the frankly awesome Give Me Back My Man......

Stereo

Catalogue number - BSK 3471

Produced by - Rhett Davies and the B-52's.

Duration - 35 minutes

Matrix numbers -

Side One - BSK1 3471 WW1

Side Two - BSK2 3471 RE1 WW5

Please read the record grading guide below and familiarize yourself with the grades used. Goldmine standards adhered to, plus full description in all aspects.

I strive to grade fairly, and have never sold a record without listening to it first.

Visual grading is not an option at all.

This 354year old LP I have graded as being in Very Good++ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. There are the usual minor hairline surface marks that any LP of this vintage would accumulate over the passage of time, but they are mainly visual and have no real impact on playback. 

There is a bit of isolated, low-level and generally non-intrusive surface noise, mainly in the quiet passages between tracks, typically common to any used vinyl of this vintage, and which shouldn't spoil your authentic listening experience!

A perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfer, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

The sleeve I have graded being in Very Good condition with light scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners and very light 12" ring diameter wear marks front and rear,  plus other small signs of storage and age.

The inner liner has splits along three sides, generally intact, with green and black wild animal pawprints to induce either terror or warm fuzziness...

Tracklisting -

Side One -

1. Party Out of Bounds
2. Dirty Back Road
3. Runnin' Around
4. Give Me back My Man
5. Private Idaho

Side Two -

1. Devil In My Car
2. Quiche Lorraine
3. Strobe Light
4. 53 Miles West of Venus

Any questions, email and I'll help if I can.

Two albums, both play well, early issues, used, not abused...one convenient package arriving...

Thanks for looking!

:o)

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Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

* Records are posted in dedicated record mailing boxes with 2 corrugated cardboard stiffeners.

GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

MINT (M) Absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, and if it is not just out of the pressing plant it is unlikely that, personally, I would ever use this grading.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) A good description of a NM record is “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. NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects will be absent. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E) A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking.

Very Good (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. VG records lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. A small pen or ink mark, or an original price sticker may be noticeable.

Good (G), Good Plus (G+) or Very Good Minus (VG–) Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious surface damage to the label. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing.

POOR (P) and Fair (F) Poor (P) and Fair (F) Records that have obvious damage, they are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them.