STRANGLERS Rattus LP 1977 RED LABEL TEST PRESS RARE
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Description
For sale here is a VERY rare LP. the FIRST released on the 15 April 1977 (especially in this condition) by THE STRANGLERS called " RATTUS NORVEGICUS " and is an ORIGINAL 1977 UK STEREO TEST Pressing on the RED TEST PRESS label. THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS EASILY ONE OF THE STRANGLERS RAREST LP's EVER, AND NEVER EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN STUNNING!! CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1977 RED LABEL TEST PRESSING ON THE RED TEST PRESS LABEL. With 1st PRESS A3 / B2 MATRIXES ...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND IS TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL RED LABEL TEST PRESSING UK from 1977 and is in STUNNING!! condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is UAG-30045 on the TEST press RED label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK TEST Pressing..
Labels are the sensational plain red format in as near as mint condition!!.Has a few very minor spindle lines, to indicate that the record has possibly only been played a handful of times!! With NO damage of any kind. NO graffiti , NO rips NO tears, and NO sticker marks and would therefore grade as near as mint!!
Vinyl
Quality pressed with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks,NO scratches or blemishes at all!! NO tiny faint wispy lines are visible whatsoever!!.An excellent visual and impossible to locate in this condition!!!.Would therefore grade as near as mint!!
Sleeve
First issue sleeve is Showing only a very very mild sign of storage wear at the edges and corners. The sleeve has NO rips, NO tears, NO graffitti or stickers whatsoever and is a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in excellent+ condition!!! and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine is perfectly straight. This is a fine example of this sensational test pressing .(has a not for sale sticker to the reverse of sleeve , see photo's)
Matrix Numbers UAG 30045 A-3-1-1 UAG 30045 B-2-1-1
Track listing
All songs credited as written by The Stranglers
1. Sometimes (4:56)
Written by Hugh Cornwell, describes a violent argument with a girlfriend. The same girlfriend is the subject of Strange Little Girl which was written earlier by Cornwell and Hans Wärmling.2. Goodbye Toulouse (3:12)
Music by Cornwell, lyrics by Burnel. Describes the destruction of Toulouse predicted by Nostradamus.3. London Lady (2:25)
Music by Cornwell, lyrics by Burnel. Loosely based on a contemporary female journalist.4. Princess of the Streets (4:34)
Written in 6/8 time, music and lyrics by Burnel. Penned 'pre-Stranglers'.5. Hanging Around (4:25)
Music by Burnel, lyrics by Cornwell. Describes the characters found in the London pubs that the band played live at.6. Peaches (4:03)
Burnel/Cornwell. The Stranglers influenced by Reggae music.7 (Get A) Grip (On Yourself) (3:55)
Music and lyrics by Cornwell. Based on band life in their Chiddingfold squat, featured Eric Clarke, a Welsh coal miner, on saxophone.8. Ugly (4:03)
Music and lyrics by Burnel. Described as 'abstract psychedelia' by Cornwell, the poem Ozymandias is featured.9Down In The Sewer (7:30)
Comprises of four sections, Falling/Down In The Sewer/Trying To Get Out Again/Rat's Rally. Music by Burnel, lyrics by Cornwell. The 'sewer' refers to London.DUE TO THE RECENT AMOUNT OF NON PAYING BIDDERS !!!! EBAY MEMBERS WITH LESS THAN 10 FEEDBACKS MUST EMAIL ME PRIOR TO BIDDING OTHERWISE ALL BIDS WILL BE CANCELLED !!
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