Up for auction is a copy of USA For Africa – We Are The World LP, Hong Kong Original Pressing, Gatefold, STILL SEALED, MINT. This Is Of A Similar Quality To A Japanese Pressing, Has A Thick Card Cover.

The record has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record Cleaning Machine. This is a vacuum record cleaning system which has been around for many years and works incredibly well. So the record will arrive in the best possible condition and I'm sure you'll hear the difference, it'll sound superb. Hope you enjoy it!

NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also eBay currently has a tendency to overcharge for postage, so feel free to contact me with any questions. Cheers.

CONDITION

Vinyl = M, Unplayed, Still Sealed

Sleeve = M, Unplayed, Still Sealed

Grading is according to Goldmine Magazine grading standards (full details at the bottom of the listing). All vinyl is graded conservatively, VG indicates a well cared for record, Mint is rarely used and reserved for new records or those in exceptionally good condition.

All records have been stored in and will be posted with an outer sleeve. Records will also be posted in a stiff cardboard mailer to ensure they reach you in perfect condition.

ALBUM DETAILS

USA For Africa – We Are The World
Label:    CBS/Sony – CYA 1055
Format:    Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country:    Hong Kong
Released:    1985
Genre:    Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:    Soft Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Pop Rock, Soul

Tracklist
A1    USA For Africa–    We Are The World
Arranged By [Synthesizer, Rhythm], Programmed By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes
Arranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Ian Underwood, Michael Omartian
Arranged By [Synthesizer], Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker
Arranged By [Vocal Choir, Solo Vocal Choreography, Synthesizer, Rhythm] – Quincy Jones
Arranged By [Vocal Choir, Solo Vocal Choreography] – Tom Bahler
Arranged By [Vocal Choir] – Michael Jackson
Conductor – Quincy Jones
Engineer – John Guess
Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Handclaps – Cathy Worthington, Elaine Phillinganes, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Karla Phillinganes, Khaliq Glover, Marcel East, Mark Ross (6), Steve Ray*
Mixed By [Assistant] – Khaliq Glover, Larry Fergusson*
Performer [Musicians] – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Humberto Gatica, Ian Underwood, John Barnes, John Robinson (2), Louis Johnson, Marcus Ryles, Michael Boddicker, Michael Omartian, Michael Melvoin*, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Porcaro, Tom Bahler
Producer – Quincy Jones
Producer [Associate] – Tom Bahler
Programmed By [Oberheim-8] – Marcus Ryles
Programmed By [Synclavier] – Kevin Maloney, Mark Ross (6)
Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve Porcaro
Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Aykroyd, Hall & Oates*, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Harry Belafonte, Huey Lewis & The News, Jackie Jackson, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, La Toya Jackson, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, The Pointer Sisters*, Randy Jackson, Ray Charles, Sheila E., Smokey Robinson, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson
Written-By – Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson
7:02
A2    Steve Perry–    If Only For The Moment, Girl
Bass – Bob Glaub
Contractor – Bob Glaub
Drums – John Robinson (2)
Engineer [Additional] – Richard Bosworth
Guitar – Mike Landau*
Other [Assistant] – Bob Schiely
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Piano – Randy Goodrum
Producer – Randy Goodrum, Steve Perry
Recorded By, Mixed By – Niko Bolas
Saxophone – Joel Peskin
Vocals – Steve Perry
Written-By – Randy Goodrum, Steve Perry
3:44
A3    The Pointer Sisters*–    Just A Little Closer
Arranged By [Vocals] – The Pointer Sisters*
Engineer – Michael Brooks
Engineer [Assistant] – Glen Holguin
Guitar – Dennis Herring, Paul M. Jackson, Jr.*
Mixed By – David Holman*, Jim Tract
Other [Production Coordinator] – Brad Rosenberger
Percussion – Terry Santiel*
Producer – Richard Perry
Synthesizer, Drums [Drum Fills] – Howie Rice
Synthesizer, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Drum Programming – Jeff Lorber
Written-By – Mark Mueller, Robbie Nevil
3:53
A4    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band*–    Trapped
Bass – Garry Tallent
Drums – Max Weinberg
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Nils Lofgren
Lead Vocals, Guitar – Bruce Springsteen
Mixed By – Thom Panunzio
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Weinstein, Miriam "Squeak" Stone*
Organ – Danny Federici
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Patti Scialfa
Producer – Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Plotkin
Recorded By – Toby Scott
Recorded By [Assisted By] – David Bianco, Jim Scott
Saxophone, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Clarence Clemons
Synthesizer – Roy Bittan
Written-By – Jimmy Cliff
5:11
B1    Northern Lights (Canadian All Stars)*–    Tears Are Not Enough
Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair (5)
Drums – Jim Vallance
Engineer – Bob Rock, Hayward Parrott
Executive Producer – Bruce Allen, Lou Blair
French Horn – Steven Denroche
Guitar – Paul Dean
Keyboards – David Foster
Lyrics By – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
Lyrics By [French Lyrics] – Rachel Paiement
Music By – David Foster
Producer – David Foster
Producer [Associate] – Jim Vallance
Synthesizer – Doug Johnson (2)
Vocals – Aldo Nova, Anne Murray, Baron Longfellow, Brian Good, Bruce Cockburn, Bruce Murray, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings, Carole Pope, Carroll Baker, Catherine O'Hara, Claude Dubois, Colina Phillips, Corey Hart, Dan Hill, Don Gerrard*, Eugene Levy, Frank Mills, Geddy Lee, Gordon Deppe, Gordon Lightfoot, Graham Shaw, Ian Thomas (2), Jane Siberry, John Candy, Joni Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Leroy Sibbles, Liberty Silver, Liona Boyd, Dalbello*, Lorraine Segato, Marc Jordan, Mark Holmes (2), Martha Johnson, Mike Reno, Murray McLauchlan, Neil Young, Oscar Peterson, Paul Hyde, Paul Shaffer, Richard Manuel, Robert Charlebois, Robin Duke, Ronnie Hawkins, Salome Bey, Sharon Lee Williams, Sylvia Tyson, Tom Cochrane, Tommy Hunter (2), Veronique Beliveau*, Wayne St. John, Zappacosta
4:21
B2    Prince And The Revolution–    4 The Tears In Your Eyes
Engineer, Mixed By – David Tickle
Producer – Prince
Written-By – Prince
2:45
B3    Chicago (2)–    Good For Nothing
Bass – Peter Cetera
Drums – Danny Seraphine*
Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Guitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.*
Horns – Jimmy Pankow*, Lee Loughnane, Walt Parazaider*
Keyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster, Bobby Lamm*
Producer – David Foster
Vocals – Bill Champlin, Peter Cetera, Bobby Lamm*
Written-By – David Foster, Richard Marx, Bobby Lamm*
3:35
B4    Tina Turner–    Total Control
Bass – John Trivers
Drums – Jack Bruno
Engineer – David Cole (4), Warren Dewey
Guitar – Paul Warren
Keyboards – Jimmy Phillips
Producer – Carter*
Written-By – J. Jourard*, M. Davis*
3:38
B5    Kenny Rogers–    A Little More Love
Backing Vocals – Kin Vassy, Marc Beeson, Terry Williams
Bass – Joe Chemay
Drums – Paul Leim
Engineer – Jay Antista, Terry Williams
Engineer, Mixed By – Joe Bogan
Guitar – Billy Joe Walker*
Keyboards – Steve Goldstein
Producer – David Malloy
Written-By – Fred Knobloch, Tom Schuyler*
2:54
B6    Huey Lewis & The News–    Trouble In Paradise
Arranged By [Horns] – Greg Adams
Bass – Mario Cipollina
Drums – Bill Gibson
Guitar [Lead], Vocals – Chris Hayes
Horns – The Tower Of Power Horn Section*
Keyboards, Vocals – Sean Hopper
Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain
Producer – Huey Lewis & The News
Recorded By – Biff Dawes
Saxophone, Guitar, Vocals – John Colla*
Vocals, Harmonica – Huey Lewis
Written-By – Huey Lewis, John Colla*
4:34

Companies, etc.

    Manufactured By – CBS/Sony Hong Kong Ltd.

Credits

    Art Direction – John Coulter, Trish Talbot
    Executive-Producer – Ken Kragen
    Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
    Photography By [Additional] – Henry Diltz, Ken Lei Chung, Sam Emerson
    Photography By [Front Cover] – Harry Benson (2)
    Recording Supervisor [Album Supervisor] – Humberto Gatica

Notes
℗&©1985 United Support of Artists for Africa
A2 recorded at Record One, Los Angeles, CA
A3 recorded and mixed at Studio 55, Los Angeles, CA
A4 recorded live at the Meadowlands, August 6, 1984 on the Record Plant (L.A.) remote truck. Mixed at Clover Recorders, Los Angeles, CA
B1 recorded at Manta Sound, Toronto and Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver
B2 recorded at Record Plant, New York and Black Truck, New Orleans
B3 recorded and mixed at Lion Share Studios, Los Angeles, CA
B4 recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
B5 recorded at Lion Share Studios and Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Lion Share Studios.
B6 recorded live in San Francisco on February 21, 1985 on the Westwood One remote truck

Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

NOTE: Postage has changed to calculated cost for Australian buyers and includes a $1.50 charge for the mailer i.e. it now varies depending on your location and is calculated automatically by eBay. I still offer a postage cap of $18.50, so please email me before paying if you want to take advantage of this offer, it's certainly worthwhile if you're buying 5 or more records. Also this is the first time I've changed postage since I opened the shop so please feel free to contact me if you encounter any issues or feel you've been over charged. Cheers.

All records come with an outer sleeve and will be posted in a dedicated cardboard mailer to insure it reaches you safely. Local pickup from inner west Sydney is also welcome.

RETURNS

As always I offer a full money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase. Please just contact me if there are any issues and I will try and sort it out to your satisfaction. Also returns are welcome, please note that depending on the nature of the problem, return postage costs maybe at the buyers expense, but bid with confidence as I am yet to have an item returned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All vinyl has been cleaned using a Loricraft Record cleaning machine and generally sounds as good as new (if not better!)

Feel free to contact me with any questions and also please check out my other auctions. Good luck and happy bidding!

GRADING

Grading is as per Goldmine Magazine grading standards, with items being graded conservatively.

SS : Still Sealed - in factory-fresh condition

M : Mint - perfect, possibly unplayed

NM : Near Mint - a near perfect, may have just a few light surface scratches

VG+ : Very Good Plus - has some superficial signs of use that don't affect play. Only well cared for records will grade out to VG+. Will satisfy all but the most demanding collector.

VG : Very Good - a used, reasonable copy. There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility of light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, but still quite nice.

VG- : Very Good Minus - significant wear and marks and usually quite noticeable surface noise.

G+ : Good Plus - In the record world, 'Good' is not good! From here on down (Fair, Poor), we're talking about beat-up records.