Sold Date: August 17, 2023
Start Date: August 17, 2023
Final Price: $39.99 (USD)
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Morrissey Viva Hate Vinyl LP - Sire 1-25699 VG+/VG++ First Pressing (1988)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is fully intact with great color, no splits, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Great copy!
Viva Hate is the debut solo studio album by Morrissey. It was released in 1988, six months after the final studio album by the Smiths. Vini Reilly, the leader of the English post-punk band the Durutti Column, played guitar on the album. Producer Stephen Street, who had contributed to multiple Smiths releases, served as the bassist.
Viva Hate was generally well received by music critics. Rolling Stone called the album "a tight, fairly disciplined affair", in comparison of its sound to that of the Smiths. In its retrospective review, Pitchfork called the album "one of Morrissey's most interesting records, and certainly his riskiest", and that its "strange mix of pomp and minimal languor makes Viva Hate the only Morrissey LP you'd consider listening to just for its music".
Track listing
A1Alsatian Cousin3:12 A2Little Man, What Now?1:48 A3Everyday Is Like Sunday3:34 A4Bengali In Platforms3:53 A5Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together1:38 A6Late Night, Maudlin Street7:40
B1Suedehead3:54 B2Break Up The Family3:53 B3The Ordinary Boys3:09 B4I Don't Mind If You Forget Me3:16 B5Dial-A-Cliché2:15 B6Margaret On The Guillotine3:53
Personnel Morrissey – vocals, lyricist, sleeve art Stephen Street – bass guitar, guitar, songwriter, producer Vini Reilly – guitars, keyboards Andrew Paresi – drums Richard Koster – violin Fenella Barton – violin Rachel Maguire – cello Mark Davies – cello Robert Woolhard – cello John Metcalf – viola
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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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