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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP - Shelter SRL-52006 VG++ Promo First Pressing (1976) with American Girl, Breakdown
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Original cover is fully intact with good color and light shelf wear. Promo stamp on cover.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is the debut album by the band of the same name, released in 1976 by Shelter Records. The album was recorded and mixed at the Shelter Studio in Hollywood, California.
Initially following its release, the album received little attention in the United States. Following a British tour, it climbed to No. 24 on the UK albums chart and the single "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" became a hit in the UK. After nearly a year and many positive reviews, the album reached the U.S. charts, where it peaked at No. 55 in 1978 and went Gold.
"Breakdown" was released as the lead single and cracked the Top 40 in the U.S. and "American Girl" became one of the band's signature songs.
Track Listing
A1Rockin' Around (With You)2:26 A2Breakdown2:42 A3Hometown Blues2:14 A4The Wild One, Forever3:01 A5Anything That's Rock 'N' Roll2:23
B1Strangered In The Night3:32 B2Fooled Again (I Don't Like It)3:54 B3Mystery Man3:04 B4Luna   3:59 B5American Girl3:33
Credits Tom Petty – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Hammond organ on track 9 Mike Campbell – electric guitar, acoustic guitar Benmont Tench – piano, Hammond organ, synthesizer Ron Blair – bass guitar on tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–10, cello on track 4 Stan Lynch – drums on tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–10, synthesizer on track 9 _____________________________________________
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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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