Sold Date: August 3, 2024
Start Date: July 15, 2024
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The Patti Smith Group Easter Vinyl LP - Arista AB 4171 First Pressing (1978) with Lyrics Poster  with Because the Night
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and play very well throughout with occasional light background noise.  Cover is clean with some creasing, and includes original inner sleeve with original poster with lyrics. 
Easter is the third studio album by Patti Smith, and the second release where her backing band Patti Smith Group is billed. It was released in 1978 by Arista Records. Produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album is regarded as the group's commercial breakthrough, owing to the success of the rock single "Because the Night" (co-written by Bruce Springsteen and Smith), which reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
Easter was highly acclaimed upon its release. Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh called it "transcendent and fulfilled", while Sandy Robertson proclaimed that "the rock 'n' roll resurrection is upon us" in his review of the album for Sounds. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice felt that the music "is as basic as ever in its instrumentation and rhythmic thrust, but grander, more martial", and that "most of these songs are rousing in the way they're meant to be." 

Track listing
A1Till Victory.  2:45 A2Space Monkey.  4:04 A3Because The Night.   3:32 A4Ghost Dance.   4:40 A5Babelogue1:25 A6Rock N Roll Nigger3:13
B1Privilege (Set Me Free).   3:27 B2We Three.   4:19 B325th Floor4:01 B4High On Rebellion2:20 B5Easter.  5:58
Patti Smith Group Patti Smith – vocals, Duo-Sonic guitar Lenny Kaye – Stratocaster guitar, bass guitar, vocals Jay Dee Daugherty – drums, percussion Ivan Král – bass guitar, vocals, Les Paul guitar Bruce Brody – keyboards, synthesizer
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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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