Sold Date: February 25, 2024
Start Date: February 16, 2024
Final Price: $18.99 (USD)
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Blondie Autoamerican Vinyl LP - Chrysalis CHE 1290 VG+ First Pressing (1980) with The Tide Is High and Rapture
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout.  Cover is strong with good color and no splits or writing, and includes original inner sleeve.
Autoamerican is the fifth studio album by Blondie. It was released in 1980 and reached No. 3 in the UK charts and No. 7 in the US. The album spawned two singles, "The Tide Is High" and "Rapture". "The Tide Is High" hit number one in several countries, including the US and the UK. "Rapture" became the first rap song ever to reach number one on the singles chart in the US. 
Tracklist
A1Europa A2Live It Up A3Here's Looking At You A4The Tide Is High A5Angels On The Balcony A6Go Through It
B1Do The Dark B2Rapture B3Faces B4T-Birds B5Walk Like Me B6Follow Me
Blondie Clem Burke – drums Jimmy Destri – electric keyboards Nigel Harrison – bass Deborah Harry – vocals Frank Infante – guitar Chris Stein – guitar, tympani
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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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