Gary Numan Tubeway Army First Album Vinyl LP Promo ATCO 32-106 VG++
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Tubeway Army featuring Gary Numan First Album VG+ Vinyl LP - ATCO SD 32-106 Promo Early Pressing (1979)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well with good fidelity. Cover is fully intact with a promo stamp on front. Some mild wear, no splits. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
Tubeway Army is the debut album by Tubeway Army, released in 1978. Its initial limited-edition run of 5,000 (known unofficially as the Blue Album due to its coloured vinyl and cover) sold out but did not chart. When reissued in mid-1979, following the success of the follow-up Replicas (1979), the more commonly known cover art featuring a stylised portrait of Gary Numan was introduced. This release made No. 14 in the UK album charts.
Despite being the band's debut, Tubeway Army was seen as a transitional record, linking the punk flavour of early singles "That's Too Bad" and "Bombers" with the electronic music and science fiction imagery of Replicas. The first track, "Listen to the Sirens", borrowed its opening line from the Philip K. Dick novel Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said, while "Steel and You" contained references to androids ("Just my steel friend and me / I stand brave by his side"). These and a number of other tracks featured primitive synthesizer effects, the legacy of Numan chancing upon a Minimoog in the recording studio one day.
Track listing
A1 Listen To The Sirens 3:05 A2 My Shadow In Vain 2:53 A3 The Life Machine 2:44 A4 Friends 2:28 A5 Something's In The House 3:59 A6 Everyday I Die 2:23
B1 Steel And You 4:44 B2 My Love Is A Liquid 3:29 B3 Are You Real? 3:24 B4 The Dream Police 3:33 B5 Jo The Waiter 2:40 B6 Zero Bars (Mr. Smith) 2:55
Tubeway Army Gary Numan – guitars, lead vocals, keyboards Paul Gardiner – bass guitar, backing vocals Jess Lidyard – drums _____________________________________________
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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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