Sold Date: September 11, 2023
Start Date: July 25, 2023
Final Price: $17.99 (USD)
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Times Square Soundtrack Vinyl 2 LP - RSO RS-2-4203 VG++/NM First Pressing (1980) XTC, Ramones, Patti Smith, Cure, Pretenders, Ruts, Talking Heads, Joe Jackson
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is strong with great color, strong corners, still has gloss. Includes original inner sleeves. Great copy!
Times Square is a 1980 film set in New York City. The plot embodies a punk rock ethic of misunderstood youth articulating their frustrations toward adult authority through music. The film's release was accompanied by a double album soundtrack of punk rock and new wave music. The soundtrack features a wide range of artists, including the Ramones, the Cure, XTC, Lou Reed, Gary Numan, Talking Heads, Garland Jeffreys, Joe Jackson, Suzi Quatro, Roxy Music, Patti Smith and the Pretenders.
As a compilation of some of the more important new wave and punk music from the era, the soundtrack achieved far more notoriety than the film did on its release. It became a collectors' item among fans of XTC because it included the specially written XTC track "Take This Town", which was released as a single with its B-side track "Babylon's Burning" by the Ruts and for many years was only available on this soundtrack.
Tracklist
Side 1 Suzi Quatro–Rock Hard3:18 The Pretenders–Talk Of The Town3:16 Roxy Music–Same Old Scene3:54 Gary Numan–Down In The Park4:20 Marcy Levy & Robin Gibb–Help Me!3:37
Side 2 Talking Heads–Life During Wartime3:40 Joe Jackson–Pretty Boys3:21 XTC–Take This Town4:07 The Ramones*–I Wanna Be Sedated2:29 Robin Johnson–Damn Dog2:40
Side 3 Robin Johnson & Trini Alvarado–Your Daughter Is One2:10 The Ruts–Babylon's Burning2:34 D.L. Byron–You Can't Hurry Love3:04 Lou Reed–Walk On The Wild Side4:12 Desmond Child & Rouge*–The Night Was Not3:08
Side 4 Garland Jeffreys–Innocent, Not Guilty2:13 The Cure–Grinding Halt2:49 Patti Smith Group–Pissing In The River4:41 David Johansen & Robin Johnson–Flowers In The City3:58 Robin Johnson–Damn Dog (Reprise - The Cleo Club)2:40 _____________________________________________
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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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