Sold Date: October 3, 2022
Start Date: September 13, 2022
Final Price: $37.99 (USD)
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The Ramones End of the Century Vinyl LP - Sire 6077 - First Pressing (1979)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with good fidelity. Original cover shows some wear, and there is wear on the spine. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
End of the Century is the fifth studio album by the Ramones, released in 1980, through Sire Records. The album was the band's first to be produced by Phil Spector, though he had offered the band his assistance earlier in their career. Spector used more advanced standards of engineering, such as high-quality overdubbing and echo chambers. These painstaking methods caused conflict between the band and Spector since the Ramones were accustomed to a quicker recording process. Spector emphasized the production value as well, working with a budget of around $200,000, far exceeding their earlier album sessions.
The songs on End of the Century were written primarily to expand the band's fan base, straying from the band's original punk genre and steering toward a more pop oriented sound. The lyrics on the album deal with various topics, ranging from drug addictions to the band's lifestyle while touring. The album also features a cover of The Ronettes' song "Baby, I Love You", as well as successors to the previous Ramones songs "Judy Is a Punk" and "Havana Affair".
The album is the highest-charting Ramones album of all time, reaching number 44 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and number 14 on the UK Albums Chart. End of the Century spawned the singles "Baby, I Love You" and "Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?", both of which charted in Europe.
Tracklist
A1Do You Remember Rock 'N' Roll Radio?   3:50 A2I'm Affected2:51 A3Danny Says3:06 A4Chinese Rock2:28 A5The Return Of Jackie And Judy3:12 A6Let's Go2:31
B1Baby, I Love You   3:47 B2I Can't Make It On Time2:32 B3This Ain't Havana2:18 B4Rock 'N' Roll High School2:38 B5All The Way2:29 B6High Risk Insurance2:08
Credits Bass – Dee Dee Ramone Drums – Marky Ramone Guitar – Johnny Ramone Piano, Organ – Barry Goldberg Producer – Phil Spector Saxophone – Steve Douglas Vocals – Joey Ramone
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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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