Gary Numan Dance Vinyl LP Promo ATCO 38-143 VG++ 1st Pressing She's Got Claws
Gary Numan Dance VG++ Vinyl LP - ATCO 38-143 Promo First Pressing (1981)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well with nice fidelity. Gatefold cover is fully intact with a promo stamp on front. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics, with no splits.
Dance is the third solo album by Gary Numan, released in 1981 by Beggars Banquet Records. It was the first studio album Numan released after his "Farewell Concerts" staged at Wembley Arena. Dance features the UK Top 10 single "She's Got Claws". The album itself reached #3 on the UK charts.
Dance was Numan's most experimental album to date with a minimalistic approach featuring sparse electronic sounds and prolific use of drum machines and percussion. With synth-pop music in the mainstream by 1981, Numan made a conscious effort to explore new musical areas. Influenced by Brian Eno, Kraftwerk and Japan, Numan hired Japan's bassist Mick Karn to play on the album. Lyrically the songs were inspired by the imagery of authors William S. Burroughs and J. G. Ballard and features Numan's own personal experiences.
Track listing
Side one Slowcar To China Night Talk A Subway Called "You'" Cry, The Clock Said
Side Two She's Got Claws Crash Boys Like Me Stories My Brothers Time You Are, You Are Moral
Personnel Gary Numan – vocals, Polymoog, SCI Prophet-5, Roland Jupiter-4, Yamaha CP-30, ARP Odyssey, Roland CR-78, Linn LM-1, Claptrap, guitar, bass, piano, percussion, claves, handclaps Paul Gardiner – bass, guitar, ARP Odyssey Cedric Sharpley – drums Chris Payne – viola John Webb – Roland Jupiter-4, Linn LM-1, handclaps Jess Lidyard – drums Mick Karn – fretless bass, saxophone Nash the Slash – violin Roger Taylor – drums, tom-toms Rob Dean – guitar Tim Steggles – percussion Sean Lynch – Linn LM-1 Connie Filapello – vocals Roger Mason – SCI Prophet-5, Yamaha CP-30 Mick Prague – bass _____________________________________________
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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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