Sold Date: March 14, 2024
Start Date: March 11, 2024
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George Michael Faith Vinyl LP - Columbia OC 40867 VG+/NM First Pressing (1987) with Father Figure, One More Try, and Monkey
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well overall with good fidelity. A little noise at the beginning of side 2, but it goes away quickly, and otherwise clean. Cover has great color, still has gloss, strong corners, no splits or writing. Includes insert with photos and lyrics. 
Faith is the debut solo album by George Michael, released in 1987 by Columbia Records. In addition to playing various instruments on the album, Michael wrote and produced every track on the recording except for one, "Look at Your Hands", which he co-wrote with David Austin. A pop album with influences of R&B, funk and soul music, Faith's songs include introspective lyrics, which generated controversies about Michael's personal relationships at that time.
Faith peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart and US Billboard 200. It stayed for 51 non-consecutive weeks inside the Billboard 200 top 10, including 12 weeks at number one. It was also the first album by a white solo artist to hit number one on the Billboard Top Black Albums chart. Faith spawned four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", and "Monkey", making Michael the only British male solo artist to have four number one hits from one album on the Billboard Hot 100. 
Faith is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and was certified Diamond by the RIAA. The album won several awards, including Album of the Year at the 31st Grammy Awards. Faith was ranked number 151 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2020.
Track listing
A1Faith A2Father Figure A3I Want Your Sex (Parts 1 & 2) (Monogamy Mix) A4One More Try
B1Hard Day B2Hand To Mouth B3Look At Your Hands B4Monkey B5Kissing A Fool _____________________________________________
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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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