Sold Date: December 6, 2024
Start Date: November 25, 2024
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The Pretenders Self-Titled Debut Album Vinyl LP - Sire SRK 6083 VG++ First Pressing (1979)  with Brass In Pocket, Precious, Kid, Stop Your Sobbing
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and play very well throughout -- clean copy. Cover is fully intact and clean with no splits or writing.
Pretenders is the debut studio album by The Pretenders, released in 1979. A combination of rock and roll, punk and new wave music, this album made the band famous. The album features the singles "Stop Your Sobbing", "Kid" and "Brass in Pocket".
Nick Lowe produced the Pretenders' first single, "Stop Your Sobbing", but decided not to work with them again as he thought the band was "not going anywhere". Chris Thomas took over on the subsequent recording sessions. Pretenders debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in the week of its release and stayed there for four consecutive weeks. It also made the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum during 1982 by the RIAA.
Track listing
A1Precious3:37 A2The Phone Call2:30 A3Up The Neck4:28 A4Tattooed Love Boys3:00 A5Space Invader3:27 A6The Wait3:37 A7Stop Your Sobbing  Written-By – Ray Davies   2:39
B1Kid3:07 B2Private Life6:27 B3Brass In Pocket3:05 B4Lovers Of Today5:52 B5Mystery Achievement5:24
The Pretenders Chrissie Hynde – lead vocals, rhythm guitars, backing vocals James Honeyman-Scott – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Pete Farndon – bass guitar, backing vocals Martin Chambers – drums, backing vocals


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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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