Sold Date: May 31, 2021
Start Date: March 18, 2021
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Paul & Linda McCartney  RAM  Vinyl LP - Apple SMAS-3375  Uncle Albert, Admiral Halsey  Too Many People, Heart of the Country
Condition: VG Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Original Apple first pressing. Vinyl has occasional light background noise but no skipping. Good fidelity. Cover is strong and beautiful. 
Ram is a studio album by Paul McCartney and his wife Linda McCartney, released in May 1971 by Apple Records. It was recorded in New York with guitarists David Spinozza and Hugh McCracken, and future Wings drummer Denny Seiwell. Three singles were issued from the album: "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" (Paul McCartney's first number 1 hit in America without the Beatles), "The Back Seat of My Car" and "Eat at Home". The recording sessions also yielded the non-album single "Another Day".
The album's release coincided with a period of bitter acrimony between McCartney and his former Beatles bandmates, and followed his legal action in the United Kingdom's High Court to dissolve the Beatles partnership. John Lennon perceived slights in the lyrics to songs such as "Too Many People". Although McCartney felt that he had addressed the criticisms he received with his 1970 solo debut, McCartney, Ram elicited a similarly unfavourable reaction from music journalists. It has subsequently been recognised as an early indie pop album. 
In 2020, Ram was ranked number 450 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest albums of all time.
Tracklist A1Too Many People4:09 A23 Legs2:48 A3Ram On2:30 A4Dear Boy2:14 A5Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey4:50 A6Smile Away4:01 B1Heart Of The Country2:22 B2Monkberry Moon Delight5:25 B3Eat At Home3:22 B4Long Haired Lady6:05 B5Ram On0:55 B6The Back Seat Of My Car4:29
Personnel Paul McCartney – lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass, piano, keyboards, guitars, ukulele on "Ram On" Linda McCartney – harmony and backing vocals; co-lead vocals (on "Long Haired Lady") David Spinozza – guitar on "3 Legs", "Eat at Home", "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey", "The Back Seat of My Car" and "Another Day" Hugh McCracken – guitar Denny Seiwell – drums Heather McCartney – backing vocals on "Monkberry Moon Delight" Marvin Stamm – flugelhorn on "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" New York Philharmonic on "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" and "The Back Seat of My Car"
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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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