Sold Date: October 19, 2023
Start Date: July 19, 2023
Final Price: $49.99 (USD)
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The Ramones Road to Ruin Vinyl LP Sire SRK 6063 VG+ First Pressing (1978) with I Wanna Be Sedated, Questioningly 
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl, Very Good + Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well with good fidelity. It has some light surface scuffs, but they are mostly inaudible. Cover has good color, light wear, no splits or writing, spine still visible. 
Road to Ruin is the fourth studio album by the Ramones, released in September 1978, through Sire Records. It was the first Ramones album to feature new drummer Marky Ramone, who replaced Tommy Ramone. Tommy left the band due to low sales of previous albums as well as stress he experienced while touring; however, he stayed with the band to produce the album with Ed Stasium.  The album includes the well-known track "I Wanna Be Sedated".
The album incorporated musical elements that were less prominent in punk rock, such as heavy metal-influenced guitar solos and 1960s-style ballads. The songs on Road to Ruin are considered by some as an attempt to get the band more airplay. The album did not sell as well as the band had hoped, peaking at number 103 on the Billboard 200, more than 50 places behind its predecessor, Rocket to Russia. However, Road to Ruin lives on decades later as a fan favorite. 
Track listing
A1I Just Want To Have Something To Do2:41 A2I Wanted Everything3:15 A3Don't Come Close2:44 A4I Don't Want You2:26 A5Needles And Pins  2:20 A6I'm Against It2:06
B1I Wanna Be Sedated2:29 B2Go Mental2:42 B3Questioningly3:20 B4She's The One2:13 B5Bad Brain2:26 B6It's A Long Way Back2:19
Ramones Joey Ramone – vocals Johnny Ramone – guitar Dee Dee Ramone – bass, backing vocals Marky Ramone – drums
Additional musicians Ed Stasium – guitar, bass, backing vocals Tommy Ramone – guitar _____________________________________________
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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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