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SEX PISTOLS THE GREAT ROCK 'N' ROLL SWINDLE 2LP G/FOLD 1ST UK PRESS VINYL EX+/EX Fast and Free Delivery Trusted Brands 60 Day Returns Great Feedback Product Description

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Sex Pistols – The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle
Label:Virgin – VD 2510Format:2 x Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry:UKReleased:26 Feb 1979Genre:RockStyle:Punk

Matrices are etched with some scratched out errors:

Matrix / Runout: VD2510 A-1 Matrix / Runout: VD2510 B-2 tone Matrix / Runout: VD2510 C-2 Matrix / Runout: VD2510 D-1

This is the genuine first pressing ('Version 1'), featuring 23 songs across 22 tracks. Though listed separately on the labels and inside-gatefold track list, A3 & A4 are one continuous take and are banded together as one track, with a combined time of 6:20.
This version's distinguishing attributes:
The sleeve has red text along the spine, and no track listing on the rear sleeve.
The labels have no rim text at the top (later pressings' rim texts apologize for the incorrect track listing on the sleeve).
'Who Killed Bambi?' does not appear on this version, neither on its discs nor its track listings.
The track listing on the inside gatefold is not in anything like a correct order. It omits 'Rock Around the Clock' altogether, and lists 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Roadrunner' as two separate tracks. It also mis-titles 'No one is Innocent' as 'Cosh The Driver', 'Friggin' In The Riggin' as 'The Good Ship Venus', and 'C'mon Everybody' as 'Come On Everybody'.
Note that some Version 1 sleeves included the Version 2 discs (with the amended running order), as well as a paper insert listing the amended track list, and in some cases stickers too – including a star-shaped sticker which incorrectly states '20 New Tracks' instead of 21. However, just to confuse matters, the version listed here as matrix/runout Variant 2 contains both the original version 1 discs and the paper insert.
Also note that not all tracks from the film are on this soundtrack album, and not all the tracks on the album were featured in the final released version of the film.
℗ 1979 Virgin Records Ltd.
© Matrixbest Ltd.

Grading Notes: 

*This record has been Professionally 6-Stage Ultrasonic Deep Cleaned by AudioZomba, before grading (RRP £3.95) Free of Charge. 

Spincare Contoured Anti-Static Poly Sleeve included for FREE.

A. Vinyl / Labels:   EX+/EX+ :  The Vinyl has all its original deep black glossy lustre. Under very strong light there are a few faint hairlines and the odd hardly visible blemish. The discs do not appear to have been played more than a handful of times at most. The labels are fresh with a few very light spindle marks under strong light   -  See Pics 

B. Random Sound Test  : EX+: Our test sections played cleanly with full audio fidelity. Just a little crackle on run ins and occasional soft static in really quiet sections - See Pics

A+B Combined Overall Grading: EX+

Cover/Inners: EX/VG+: Cover is flat, clean and sturdy. There are very few faults, just a few minor edge creases and a small corner bump. The inner gatefolds are very well preserved. The original paper inners are a little ruffled but all intact with no rips or writing    - See Pics

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