Sold Date: February 14, 2023
Start Date: March 7, 2022
Final Price: $16.99 (USD)
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Ian Dury & the Blockheads Do It Yourself VG++ Vinyl LP - Stiff /Epic JE 36104 First Pressing with 45 rpm Single: "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" Cover has Shrink Wrap and Hype Sticker. 45 has Picture Sleeve.
Condition: VG++ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Tested and plays great. First pressing includes 45 Single of "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" and original inner sleeve in excellent condition. Cover still has shrink wrap and a hype sticker.
Do It Yourself is a 1979 album by Ian Dury & the Blockheads. It was the first album to be credited to Ian Dury & the Blockheads rather than Ian Dury alone, although Dury had used the full band name for the "What a Waste" 7" single of 1978. The album was released in the wake of the chart-topping hit single "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", and reached number two in the charts, behind ABBA's Voulez-Vous. Do It Yourself sold around 200,000 copies, and was Dury's second Platinum album (after its predecessor New Boots and Panties!!).
Tracklist
A1Inbetweenies5:16 A2Quiet3:33 A3Don't Ask Me3:16 A4Sink My Boats4:13 A5Waiting For Your Taxi2:51
B1This Is What We Find4:10 B2Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy2:09 B3Mischief3:35 B4Dance Of The Screamers6:35 B5Lullaby For Francies4:58
Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Bonus 45 RPM Single
AHit Me With Your Rhythm Stick     3:40 BThere Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards    3:01
Ian Dury & the Blockheads Ian Dury – vocals Chaz Jankel – keyboards, guitars, musical direction John Turnbull – guitars Mick Gallagher – keyboards Davey Payne – saxophones Norman Watt-Roy – bass Charley Charles – drums The Breezeblocks – backing vocals _____________________________________________
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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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