Sold Date: August 19, 2021
Start Date: June 22, 2021
Final Price: $24.99 (USD)
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The B-52's Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP Warner Bros. BSK 3355 - VG+ Early Pressing (1979) with Planet Claire, Rock Lobster, Dance This Mess Around
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. First pressing, includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well with nice fidelity. Cover has mild shelf wear and wear on spine but no splits, and inner sleeve is fully intact.
The B-52's is the debut album by the Athens, Georgia-based new wave band the B-52's. The kitschy lyrics and mood, and the hook-laden harmonies helped establish a fanbase for the band, who went on to release several chart-topping singles. The album cover was designed by Tony Wright (credited as Sue Ab Surd).
The B-52's peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, and "Rock Lobster" reached number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, the television network VH1 named The B-52's the 99th greatest album of all time. In 2020, the album was ranked number 198 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Tracklist
A1Planet Claire4:35 A252 Girls3:34 A3Dance This Mess Around4:36 A4Rock Lobster6:49
B1Lava4:54 B2There A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)4:54 B3Hero Worship4:07 B46060-8422:48 B5Downtown2:57
The B-52's
Kate Pierson – vocals, organ, keyboard bass, additional guitar (tracks 2, 7) Fred Schneider – vocals, walkie-talkie, toy piano (track 3), keyboard bass (track 7) Keith Strickland – drums, percussion, Claire sounds Cindy Wilson – vocals, bongos, tambourine, additional guitar (track 6) Ricky Wilson – guitars, smoke alarm _____________________________________________
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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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