Sold Date: March 11, 2022
Start Date: February 25, 2022
Final Price: $29.99 (USD)
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The TIME What Time Is It? Vinyl LP - WB 9 23701-1 - First Pressing (1982) with Morris Day and Prince
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays well with good fidelity. Cover is in very good shape with some light creases. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
What Time Is It? is a 1982 album by the Time. The album was recorded at Sunset Sound and Prince's home studio in the Minneapolis suburbs. The title of the album comes from an exclamation by Morris Day that became associated with the band's on-stage theatrics, appearing frequently on the band's debut album as well. Showcasing a denser and more inventive Minneapolis sound, What Time Is It? produced three singles: "777-9311", "The Walk" and "Gigolos Get Lonely Too".
Although the individual members of the Time are credited with instrumentation, it's likely that all instruments were played by Prince. Morris Day sang lead vocals, and Vanity performed spoken vocals on "The Walk". The album peaked at number 26 on the Billboard 200 and number two on the Top Soul LPs. It spent a total of 33 weeks on the Billboard 200 and 38 weeks on the R&B Albums chart. 
Track listing
Side one 1."Wild and Loose" (composition credited on label to The Time)Prince, Dez Dickerson7:32 2."777-9311" (composition credited on label to Morris Day)Prince7:57 3."Onedayi'mgonnabesomebody" (composition credited on label to The Time)Prince2:27
Side two 4."The Walk" (composition credited on label to The Time)Prince9:30 5."Gigolos Get Lonely Too" (composition credited on label to Morris Day)Prince4:40 6."I Don't Wanna Leave You" (composition credited on label to The Time)Prince6:30

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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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