George Clinton Computer Games Vinyl LP Capitol ST-12246 VG+ 1st Press Atomic Dog

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George Clinton Computer Games Vinyl LP - Capitol ST-12246 VG+/NM First Pressing (1982)
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Cover still has shrink wrap and original Captiol inner sleeve. 
Computer Games is the debut album by George Clinton, released by Capitol Records in November 1982. Though technically Clinton's first "solo" album, the record featured most of the same personnel who had appeared on recent albums by Parliament and Funkadelic, both formally disbanded by Clinton in 1981. Conceived in the aftermath of a period marked by financial and personal struggles for Clinton, "Computer Games" restored his popularity.
According to Glenn Kenny of Trouser Press, after the end of his Parliament-Funkadelic collective, Clinton's album was titled as a "nod to the burgeoning wave of techno-funk that was beginning to overtake almost every other form of dance music; rather than reject the new technology, he adapted it here in his own unique way".
The single "Loopzilla" hit the Top 20 R&B charts, followed by "Atomic Dog" which reached No. 1 R&B but peaked at #101 on the pop chart.
Track listing
Side 1 "Get Dressed" (George Clinton, Bootsy Collins) – 3:41 (released as a single-Capitol 5222) "Man's Best Friend/Loopzilla" (Clinton, Kenneth Gambrell, Garry Shider, David Spradley) – 12:51  "Pot Sharing Tots" (Clinton, Walter Morrison) – 3:45
Side 2 "Computer Games" (Clinton, Morrison) – 6:46 "Atomic Dog" (Clinton, Shider, Spradley) – 4:47 (released as a single-Capitol 5201 and 12" single-Capitol 8556) "Free Alterations" (Darryl Clinton, Clinton) – 4:20 "One Fun at a Time" (Clinton, Morrison) – 4:29
Personnel George Clinton Eddie Hazel, Garry Shider, Junie Morrison, Tony Thomas - guitar Bootsy Collins, Junie Morrison - bass Bernie Worrell, David Spradley, Junie Morrison, Rahni Harris - keyboards Dennis Chambers, Jerry Jones - drums Larry Fratangelo, Muruga Booker - percussion Fred Wesley, Larry Hatcher, Maceo Parker, Richard Griffith - horns Bootsy Collins, Brenda Forman, Brides of Funkenstein, Carmen McGee, Clip Payne, Darryl Clinton, Garry Shider, Gary Mudbone Cooper, George Bunny, Godmoma, Gwendolyn Dozier, Jessica Cleaves, Jessie Driscoll, Jimmy Keaton, Joyce Pearson, Julius Keaton, Junie Morrison, Larry Heckstall, Parlet, Ray Davis, Robert "P-Nut" Johnson, Ron Ford, Tracey Lewis, Trina Frazier, Vanessa Poe, Veronica Faust - 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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