Squeeze Argybargy Vinyl LP Pulling Mussels From a Shell A&M SP-4802 NM 1st Press

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Squeeze: Argybargy Vinyl LP - A&M SP-4802 - VG++ First Pressing (1980) with Pulling Mussels From a Shell, Another Nail In My Heart, and If I Didn't Love You
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Cover. First pressing vinyl was tested and plays beautifully - very nice copy. Cover is fully intact with very little wear, still has gloss, as does the original inner sleeve with lyrics.
Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode (Scanned): 07502148021 Barcode (Text): 0 7502-14802-1 Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, Etched): AM SP 04802-A RE-2 P3·· Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, Etched ): AM SP 04802-B P3·
Argybargy is the third album by the UK new wave band Squeeze. Written and recorded after the band's successful sophomore release, Cool for Cats, the album's lyrics were written by Chris Difford while living with his wife in New York City. The band reunited with Cool for Cats producer John Wood and, after Glenn Tilbrook composed music for Difford's new lyrics, recorded the album in late 1979. Argybargy was a commercial and critical success, reaching number 32 in the UK and becoming the first Squeeze album to chart in the US. The album has since been recognized as a classic of new wave and features multiple of the band's most famous songs, including "Another Nail in My Heart," "Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)," and "If I Didn't Love You."
Argybargy has seen critical acclaim from music writers. Chris Jones of BBC Music called the album "their crowning achievement" and "a masterpiece of kitchen sink pop," concluding, "If you're going to own at least one Squeeze album, this has to be the one."
Tracklist
A1 Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) 4:00 A2 Another Nail In My Heart 2:58 A3 Separate Beds 3:21 A4 Misadventure 2:56 A5 I Think I'm Go Go 4:19
B1 If I Didn't Love You 4:13 B2 Farfisa Beat 2:58 B3 Here Comes That Feeling 2:12 B4 Vicky Verky 3:12 B5 Wrong Side Of The Moon 2:25 B6 There At The Top 3:46
Squeeze Chris Difford – rhythm guitar, vocals, lead vocal on "Here Comes That Feeling", co-lead vocals on "If I Didn't Love You" & "I Think I'm Go Go" Glenn Tilbrook – lead guitar, keyboards, lead vocals Jools Holland – keyboards, vocals, lead vocal on "Wrong Side of the Moon" John Bentley – bass Gilson Lavis – 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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