Sold Date: October 12, 2024
Start Date: October 9, 2024
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USA For Africa "We Are The World" Vinyl LP - Columbia USA 40043 VG++ First Pressing (1985)

Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout.  Original cover is strong with great color, no splits or writing. Includes original inner sleeve with credits and a vintage merchandise order form.
We Are the World is a 1985 album that contains USA for Africa's "We Are the World", a superstar charity recording for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia. The album was released on April 1, 1985, by Columbia Records.
In addition to the title track, the album includes nine previously unreleased songs by donating artists, including Prince, Steve Perry, Chicago, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (a rendition of Jimmy Cliff's obscure "Trapped" recorded live at Meadowlands Arena on their Born in the U.S.A. Tour, which achieved considerable album-oriented rock radio airplay and topped the Mainstream Rock chart), Tina Turner and others.
The album also includes another famine relief fundraising song, "Tears Are Not Enough", which was performed by Canadian supergroup Northern Lights. Prince and The Revolution recorded "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" for the album. 
The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1986.
Track Listing
A1USA For Africa–We Are The World A2Steve Perry–If Only For The Moment, Girl A3The Pointer Sisters*–Just A Little Closer A4Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band*–Trapped
B1Northern Lights (Canadian All Stars)*–Tears Are Not Enough B2Prince And The Revolution–4 The Tears In Your Eyes B3Chicago (2)–Good For Nothing B4Tina Turner–Total Control B5Kenny Rogers–A Little More Love B6Huey Lewis & The News–Trouble In Paradise
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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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