Sold Date: February 24, 2022
Start Date: February 7, 2022
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Keith Richards Talk Is Cheap Vinyl LP - Virgin 7 90973-1 VG++ Promo First Pressing (1988) with "Take It So Hard" and "Struggle"
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays beautifully. Promo stamp on front corner. Notch in top left corner. Includes original inner sleeve.
Talk Is Cheap is the debut solo album by Keith Richards, the guitarist of the Rolling Stones, released in 1988. Recorded and released during a long-standing falling out with Mick Jagger, Talk Is Cheap received positive reviews upon its release. Richards teamed up with Steve Jordan, who had worked on Dirty Work, and the pair wrote several new songs. One of which, "Almost Hear You Sigh", would be placed on the Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels in 1989. The core of the band, called the X-Pensive Winos, consisted of Waddy Wachtel, Ivan Neville, Charley Drayton and Jordan, with many guest artists taking part in the recording, including Sarah Dash, Bootsy Collins, Maceo Parker, the Memphis Horns and Patti Scialfa, and the only musician from the Stones to appear, guitarist Mick Taylor. 
Track listing
Side one "Big Enough" – 3:17 "Take It So Hard" – 3:11 "Struggle" – 4:10 "I Could Have Stood You Up" – 3:12 "Make No Mistake" – 4:53 "You Don't Move Me" – 4:48
Side two "How I Wish" – 3:32 "Rockawhile" – 4:38 "Whip It Up" – 4:01 "Locked Away" – 5:48 "It Means a Lot" – 5:22
The X-Pensive Winos Keith Richards – lead vocals, guitar Steve Jordan – drums, percussion, bass on "Take It So Hard", backing vocals Sarah Dash – backing vocals, duet on "Make No Mistake" Charley Drayton – bass guitar, drums on "Take It So Hard", backing vocals Ivan Neville – piano, keyboards, backing vocals Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Whip It Up" Waddy Wachtel – acoustic, electric, and slide guitar, production consultant, backing vocals
Additional musicians Bootsy Collins – bass guitar on "Big Enough" Michael Doucet – violin on "Locked Away" Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural – accordion on "You Don't Move Me", "Rockawhile" and "Locked Away" Johnnie Johnson – piano on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Chuck Leavell – organ on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Maceo Parker – alto saxophone on "Big Enough" Joey Spampinato – bass guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up" and "Rockawhile" Mick Taylor – guitar on "I Could Have Stood You Up" Bernie Worrell – organ on "Big Enough" and "You Don't Move Me", clavinet on "Make No Mistake" and "Rockawhile" Jimmi Kinnard – bass guitar on "Make No Mistake" Patti Scialfa – backing vocals The Memphis Horns – horns Willie Mitchell – horn arrangements _____________________________________________
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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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