The Stranglers - IV (Rattus Norvegicus) 1977 UK 1st Press LP Vinyl EX+/Sleeve EX

	£		28
	$		37

Label:

United Artists Records – UAG 30045

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album

Country:

UK

Released:

15 Apr 1977

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Punk, New Wave

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A1

Sometimes

4:50

A2

Goodbye Toulouse

3:12

A3

London Lady

2:25

A4

Princess Of The Streets

4:34

A5

Hanging Around

4:25

B1

Peaches

4:03

B2

(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)

Saxophone [Tenor] – Eric Clark (3)

Saxophone [Tenor] – Eric Clark (3)

3:55

B3

Ugly

4:03

Down In The Sewer

(7:30)

B4(a)

Falling

B4(b)

Down In The Sewer

B4(c)

Trying To Get Out Again

B4(d)

Rats Rally

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – United Artists Records Ltd.
• Published By – April Music Ltd.
• Published By – Albion Music
• Produced At – T.W. Studios
• Mixed At – Olympic Studios
• Pressed By – EMI Records

• Bass, Vocals – Jean Jacques Burnel*
• Composed By – The Stranglers
• Drums, Percussion – Jet Black
• Engineer – Alan Winstanley
• Engineer [Mix, Assistant] – Benny King
• Engineer [Mix] – Doug Bennett
• Guitar, Vocals – Hugh Cornwell
• Keyboards – Dave Greenfield
• Lacquer Cut By – Jonz*
• Photography By – Trevor Rogers (2)
• Producer – Martin Rushent
• Sleeve, Art Direction – Paul Henry (6)

Published By April Music Ltd./Albion Music.
Produced At T.W. Studios, Fulham January/February 1977.
Mixed At Olympic Studios, Barnes.

Runouts are stamped exc. etched "JONZ"

Has inner picture liner, with die-cut radius corners. The vinyl labels have the 'sunburst rat' design.

This issue has the "Jonz" mastering credit engraved on the A-side runout

• Matrix / Runout (Side A label matrix): UAG 30045A
• Matrix / Runout (Side B label matrix): UAG 30045B
• Matrix / Runout (Runout A, variant 1): UAG 30045 A-1U JONZ  = G   ↽
• Matrix / Runout (Runout B, variant 1): UAG 30045 B-1U  R r.  ↽

 The disc has been visually inspected and fully play tested on Linn equipment.  The vinyl has a deep lustre and good clean dynamic sound. There is a little low level crackle audible during some of the quieter passages, between tracks and at run ins & outs, otherwise it sounds great. There is some wear on corners and edges and light partial ring wear to the outer sleeve, otherwise it is in great condition. The inner sleeve is in excellent condition and further protection is provided by the additional poly lined sleeve.

We use the Record Collector's grading system giving separate condition ratings for the Vinyl and Sleeve as follows: 

Near Mint (NM) - A nearly perfect record. Has been played few times or not at all, and the vinyl will show virtually no imperfections during playback. Sleeve will have no more than the most minor defects. The same is true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.  

Excellent (EX) - The record shows some signs of having been played but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Sleeve may have slight wear and/or creasing 

Very Good (VG) - The record has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Sleeve, normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable

Good (GD) - The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. Sleeve suffers from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

Fair (FR) - The Record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump.  The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

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