THE USERS: Sick Of You OG UK punk KBD 7" Raw Records 1977 EX hear

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Original copy of the debut single by The Users, #2043/2500. Hard to find & killer Stooges-style punk!

I have more NDW, minimal synth, DIY & punk records for sale this week, from the collection of a former record distributor. Many of these have been in storage since their release, and are basically in new condition - check out my other auctions!

We at the KBD HQ love the Spaceward sound and here’s another fine example for your ears. Is there anyone who know anything more about Spaceward? Channels? How did they came up with the raw production? Was it Iggys Raw Power that was the moto? I want to know it all! This is The Users first 7inch and it’s a bit better then their second one posted before. - Killed By Death

Original Punk band from 1977, released one single on Raw Records and we re-issued it. This is one of the classic early punk singles that always makes those top 100 lists whenever they appear. Atari Teenage Riot sampled this track on their ‘Sick To Death’ single.

“We’ve got our own individual style. Most punk bands are the same as the Ramones… its pathetic. ..The basic ingredients of rock’n‘roll are sex drugs and frustration…If we can get amps and get on stage, that’s all. Its a big V sign from us to you.”

The Users – Chainsaw 5 March/April 1978

The band had only done two gigs when the first single Sick Of You / In Love With Today was released mid ’77 but what a cracker. By early ’78 they had still only done 11 gigs, two of them still held day jobs and they still had no equipment. They had lost the original bassist Bobby Kwok and had Pete Bevington on Bass.

Undetered they released a second single Kicks In Style / Dead On Arrival on their own Warped label before eventually calling it a day though not before losing Pete Bevington and getting in Alvin Gibbs on bass.

The Users were fantastic but located in Cambridge and having no equipment did for them. If they could have got down to London, played the Roxy & Vortex and got management mid ’77 then who knows what could have happened. By the time they were gigging in London around May 1979 supporting bands like Chelsea at The Music Machine their time had gone. What a waste.

The fact that they got two classic singles out is testament both to the bands spirit and to the spirit of punk rock in that anyone could do it.

Lee Wood, owner of Raw Records, remembering The Users. “They were booked as top of the bill but wanted to go on first because they wanted to get home early because there was a late night programme on TV about the Rolling Stones history. They went on and were TOTALLY FU*KING AMAZING, both musically and visually. There is no doubt that with the right backing they should have been MEGA. “ - Damaged Goods

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GRADING:

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NEAR MINT (NM): Like new.

EXCELLENT (EX): Otherwise near mint but has slight cosmetic flaws that don't affect play. Close to perfect, with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. The cover might have light ring-wear or minor denting to a corner, but should look close to new.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+): The record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. On a disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a sleeve, a slight scratch that does not affect play, or some of the original luster may be lost.

VERY GOOD (VG): Record displays visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise. Cover has heavy ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains.

VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-): Vinyl may have numerous scratches including heavy scratches that will tick, heavy surface noise. The cover might have large seam splits, tears, or writing on the cover that obscures the artwork. I usually don't list records in this condition unless it is an extremely rare title.

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auto: autographed / bc: bent corner / cc: cut corner / coh: cut out hole / cw: cover wear / H20: water damage / nap: not affecting play / obc: on back cover / ofc: on front cover / ol: on label / re: reissue / rw: ring wear / saw: sawmark / soc: sticker on cover / sol: sticker on label / sps: split seam / ss: still sealed / sw: seam wear (not split) / toc: tear on cover / tol: tear on label / ts: taped seam / wlp: white label promo / woc: writing on cover / wobc: writing on back cover / wol: writing on label

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~ UNITED STATES ~

First Class Mail (w/ delivery confirmation): $3.50 + .25 for each additional 45.

Priority Mail: $7.00 + .25 for each additional 45.

Priority Mail is insured for up to $100.00 & will get to you in 2-4 days. It will also provide a tracking number when the lp is shipped. REQUIRED for albums over $100.00 in value.

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~ CANADA ~

First Class International: $5.00 + .50 for each additional 45.

Priority Mail International: $16.00 + .50 for each additional 45.

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~ MEXICO ~

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~ THE REST OF THE WORLD ~

First Class International: $8.00 + $1.00 for each additional 45.

First Class mail can be slow, expect to wait anywhere from 2-5 weeks. If you want to be able to track your package, you'll have to upgrade to Express Mail (see below).

Express Mail International: $35.00 

Much faster, provides a tracking number & insurance up to $100. REQUIRED for albums over $100.00 in value.

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