RUSH – SPIRIT OF RADIO

VINYL 12” SINGLE IN MINT-/VERY GOOD+ CONDITION

From my own personal collection, up for sale is this 12-inch single of 'Spirit Of Radio' by Rush. It was released in 1980 on the Mercury Records label with catalogue number Radio 12.

 

While I'm not normally a great fan of the heavier style of prog rock, this particular track is an exception, and I never tire of hearing it! It has been the group's biggest UK hit to date, and is here the full version, as opposed to the edited 3:00 version on the 7" single. This disc also has the bonus of featuring the excellent 'The Trees', taken from their 'Hemispheres' album, as well as 'Working Man' from their self-titled LP.

 

Included is the original picture sleeve, inside of which the disc has been housed in its own soft polylined inner sleeve since purchase.

 

SINGLE INFO:

Catalogue Number: Radio 12

Label: Mercury Records

Release year: 1980

Matrix Numbers: A1, B1

 

CONDITION:

Vinyl: Mint-: Labels clean, vinyl clean and glossy. Sound clarity is excellent and surface noise is minimal.

Sleeve: Very Good+: Mild foxing in places and some creasing.

TRACK LISTING:

 

A1    Spirit Of Radio (4:54)

A2    The Trees (4:46)

B1    Working Man (7:07)

 

See below for higher resolution photos. Unless otherwise stated, all records I am currently selling are from my own personal collection. They have been looked after over the years, stored vertically and not tightly packed. My records have only been played on a good quality turntable & cartridge setup (currently Rega Planar 3 & Goldring G1020) which I believe will have helped to minimise play wear to the discs.

 

I will dispatch the record in professional, purpose-designed packaging with stiffener. Please browse my shop for to see more well-cared-for singles, LP's and other interesting items, as wherever possible I do offer a combined postage discount. This is not applied automatically, so please contact me beforehand for more details.

 

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All records are graded visually (under strong artificial lighting) and audibly (by listening in full unless otherwise stated). I try to be as accurate as possible here (please read below for meaning of grading terms) but if you are  not satisfied with your purchase I do offer a full refund so please contact me before leaving feedback in this instance.

 

GRADING INFORMATION:

 

Records are graded according to UK Record Collector Magazine - with the addition of how I grade surface noise:

 

Plus (+) or minus (-) afterwards indicates slightly above or below the following grades.

 

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality, and surface noise is inaudible. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be graded as ‘Mint’.

 

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. There may be occasional light surface noise, but it is infrequent, The cover and packaging might 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. Surface noise may be audible on most tracks, and always during quiet passages, but is not too overbearing. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.