Sold Date: December 1, 2023
Start Date: November 18, 2023
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The Go-Go's Beauty and the Beat Vinyl LP - IRS SP 70021 VG++ First Pressing (1981) with "We Got the Beat" and "Are Lips Are Sealed"
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with no issues. Cover is fully intact with great color, has small initials on front, no splits. Includes original full color inner sleeve with lyrics in excellent shape.
Beauty and the Beat is the debut album from California new wave band the Go-Go's. Released in 1981 on the I.R.S. label, the album reached number one on Billboard's chart, bolstered by its two big hit singles: "Our Lips Are Sealed" (no. 20) and "We Got the Beat" (no. 2). The LP sold in excess of two million copies, and was RIAA-certified double platinum, qualifying it as one of the most successful debut albums of all time. Critically acclaimed, it has been described as one of the "cornerstone albums of American new wave".
Track listing
A1Our Lips Are Sealed A2How Much More A3Tonite A4Lust To Love A5This Town
B1We Got The Beat B2Fading Fast B3Automatic B4You Can't Walk In Your Sleep (If You Can't Sleep) B5Skidmarks On My Heart B6Can't Stop The World
The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle – lead vocals Charlotte Caffey – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Gina Schock – drums, percussion Kathy Valentine – bass guitar, guitar[33] backing vocals Jane Wiedlin – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on the "Our Lips are Sealed" bridge _____________________________________________
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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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