THE GAP BAND - BURN RUBBER ON ME & YOU DROPPED A BOMB ON ME 12" - VG+ 80's rare

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THE GAP BAND - BURN RUBBER ON ME & YOU DROPPED A BOMB ON ME 12"

A pair of vinyl records, linked by a tenuous common theme, namely, both by those legends of unstoppable power-train Disco Funk, the Gap Band, and offering the chance to enjoy them at their undoubted finest...

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

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.

Perfectly acceptable vinyl-to-mp3 transfers, with a suitable turntable. Keep it real but in a digital way! 

Use the 'Scroll Over' feature for meticulous scrutiny of the condition of the items.

Tracklisting, for both discs -

- See pictures of either the sleeves, or the label details for tracks.

First up...

Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me?)

12" single, 45 rpm

Vinyl grading - VG+

Sleeve grading - Good

Includes automotive intro sequence followed by 5.30 minutes of jaw-dropping, nailed-on Funk dancefloor classic...doesn't get much better than that...

Released on - Mercury

Catalogue number - MERX 52

UK issue, 1980

Produced by - Lonnie Simmons

Duration -  5:30 & 5:34 minutes.

Matrix numbers -

Side One - MERX 52  1 4 E420 1 1

Side Two - MERX 52 2 // 3 E420 1 1

This 38 year old 12" I have graded as being in VG+condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

Light, non-intrusive surface noise, as per age and grading.

The original die-cut sleeve I have graded being in Good condition with obvious scuffing to the front, rear and the edges, 12" diameter ring wear, minor bumps to the corners and a sticker relating to the previous owner. There is a tape repair along one edge.

The labels are in good condition, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liner is plain, and new.

Next up...

You Dropped a Bomb On Me

12" 45, 2 extended tracks.

Vinyl grading - VG+

Sleeve grading - Good

Another early 1980's original, and with the 13 minute duration on the A side, it's 1982 all the way...

Released on - Total Experience

Catalogue number - TED 702

US issue, 1983

Produced by - Lonnie Simmons

Duration -  18 minutes, total

Matrix numbers -

Side One -  TED 702 2 276975 HRM

Side Two -  TED 702 2 56223 LONG HRM

This 35 year old 12" single have graded as being in VG+ condition. Both sides play through with no jumping, skipping or any other audio horrors. 

As above, light, non-intrusive surface noise, as per age and grading.

The die-cut, original Polygram sleeve I have graded being in Good condition with obvious scuffing to the edges, minor bumps to the corners, 12" ring wear marks and light creasing and shelfwear.

The labels are in good condition, one small ink mark on one side, but with no major defects, see close-up pictures uploaded.

The inner liner is plain, and new.

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

Two discs, sought after early '80's Dance classics throughout and one convenient package...what's not to like?

Thanks for looking!

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Postage - USA - Free Shipping...nice!

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GRADING GUIDE. (Goldmine Standard)

* Gradings range between - for example - VG, VG+ and VG++. In some cases, for example again, VG- may be used.

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. VG++ is a step up from VG+ generally.

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

Please note :-

A word about Shipping and Delivery times.

I offer Free Shipping on nearly all of my Buy-It-Now items, and on Auction items a fairly priced Shipping charge (which includes USPS service and the cost of a dedicated mailer suited to the particular item).

Items are shipped within 3 day of the order being placed. Sometimes they are shipped the same day, sometimes on the third day.

It's 'shipping within 3 days', end of.

Records, all formats, 45's, vinyl LP's and 78's are all shipped by Media Mail, which is an Economy service and, in general, can take a few days longer.

However, if you want it delivered Priority or 1st Class, ask beforehand, it's not a problem and I can make the necessary adjustments.

Thank you for reading this.

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