Germs GI Vinyl LP Album 1979 Original US 1st Press Insert Slash SR-103 Rare VG
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600
$ 600
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Jun 18, 2026
Sold Date
May 18, 2026
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The Germs – (GI) Vinyl LP (1979 Slash Records Original US First Pressing)
Up for grabs is an absolute holy grail of American Punk Rock history: a true, guaranteed 1979 original US first-year pressing of **The Germs – (GI)** on Slash Records (SR-103). This is NOT a modern reissue or a digital bootleg. This copy features all of the strict archival markers required by serious collectors to verify its 100% authenticity.🔍 First Pressing Verification & Deadwax Details:
* **The Chipboard Proof:** The inside of the jacket mouth features the raw, dark brown/tan unprinted chipboard ("tip-on" style jacket)—a feature only found on the earliest original 1979 runs. * **The Spine Proof:** True to the original first run, the outer jacket spine is completely blank/unmarked with no printed text. * **Side A Deadwax (Hand-Etched):** `SLASH-A` * **Side B Deadwax (Hand-Etched):** `SLACH-B` (Features the iconic original factory typo misspelling "Slash" with a 'C'). * **The Lyric Sheet:** Includes the original, authentic 1979 double-sided lyric insert sheet. ---📈 Condition Report & Grading:
**Vinyl Media: VG (Very Good)** The vinyl retains a beautiful, deep factory gloss. Under bright inspection lights, there are light cosmetic surface lines and a visible non-feelable paper scuff across Side 2 (as pictured). It plays through wonderfully with some typical light surface noise in the run-ins and quiet gaps, completely consistent with a well-loved 1979 punk record. Clean labels with just minor spindle wear. **Jacket Sleeve: VG (Very Good)** A solid, structurally sound jacket with great character. Shows classic shelf/ring wear on the front and back black gloss coating, along with standard corner dings and edge chafing/whitening along the spine. There are no major split seams and no ink or marker writing. **Lyric Insert: VG+ (Very Good Plus)** The original insert is remarkably well-preserved. It is completely clean, flat, and free of writing or tears, showing only slight, natural age toning. ---📦 Professional Shipping & Handling:
We understand the high value of rare punk vinyl. This record will be shipped securely in a heavy-duty cardboard mailer. The vinyl will be placed in a separate inner sleeve outside of the main jacket during transit to prevent any accidental seam splits. Tracking and insurance included. Don't miss a rare chance to own a definitive piece of LA hardcore history. Please review the photos carefully and message with any questions!price rating
