Sold Date: December 7, 2024
Start Date: November 19, 2024
Final Price: $22.99 (USD)
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Bad Company Self-Titled Debut LP (1974) NM/VG++ First Pressing - Swan Song SS 8410 with "Can't Get Enough" and "Movin' On"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover.  Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is solid with great image and no splits or writing; includes original inner sleeve. 
Bad Company is the debut studio album Bad Company. The album was the first album released on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records label. The album reached the top of the US Billboard 200. Since then, the album has been certified five times platinum by the RIAA, and became the 46th best selling album of the 1970s. The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. 
The singles "Can't Get Enough" and "Movin' On" peaked at No. 5 and No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. "Rock Steady", "Bad Company" and "Ready for Love" (the last originally recorded by guitarist Mick Ralphs during his tenure with Mott the Hoople on their 1972 album All the Young Dudes) are also classic rock radio staples.
Tracklist
A1Can't Get Enough4:10 A2Rock Steady3:46 A3Ready For Love5:00 A4Don't Let Me Down4:18
B1Bad Company4:50 B2The Way I Choose5:05 B3Movin' On3:20 B4Seagull4:06
Bad Company Paul Rodgers – vocals, rhythm (1) and acoustic (8) guitars, piano (4, 5), tambourine (8) Mick Ralphs – lead guitar (all but 8), keyboards (3, 6) Boz Burrell – bass (all but 8) Simon Kirke – drums (all but 8) _____________________________________________
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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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