XTC - Go 2 LP and Go+ Dub EP + original inners + poster

	£		23
	$		30

XTC – Go 2, vinyl LP on the Virgin label, released in 1978, Stereo, Cat No V2108 including original inner poster printed colour of the band to one side and black and white the other inc. map of Swindon, and original red stamped plain paper inner.

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XTC – Go+, vinyl EP on the Virgin label, released in 1978, Stereo, Cat No VS23312,

(Bonus EP included with initial LP pressings)

1. "Dance With Me, Germany" [dub version of "Meccanic Dancing (Oh We Go!)"] – 3:17
2. "Beat the Bible" [dub version of "Jumping in Gomorrah"] – 2:06
3. "A Dictionary of Modern Marriage" [dub version of "Battery Brides (Andy Paints Brian)"] – 2:27
4. "Clap Clap Clap" [dub version of "I am the Audience"] (Moulding) – 2:17
5. "We Kill The Beast" [dub version of "The Rhythm"] (Moulding) – 2:05

From an on-line review:

Familiar with a few of their earlier songs, I made 'Go 2' my first XTC purchase shortly after its 1978 release. I soon added their much-vaunted debut album to my collection and was surprised that it didn't sound as good. Andy Partridge may well disagree. He was later quoted as saying that the production lacked the edge of 'White Music', while song selection was the subject of a fierce debate between the three songwriters involved. Though keyboardist Barry Andrews managed to get a couple of songs on the album, he subsequently left.

Whatever the merits of the album, I feel that the recordings and the songs show an improvement in craft whereas 'White Music' is at times slapdash. The result is that 'Go 2' is more diverse and songs such as 'Beatown' and 'Battery Brides' are allowed to develop gradually.

The edgier, uptempo side of XTC is still represented in songs such as 'Crowded Room' and the chaotic 'Red'.

A preoccupation with the standardised nature of modern living and its expectations is evident on the first two tracks which deal superbly with the nature of courtship. 'Meccanik Dancing' is no 'Saturday Night Fever'. Typical of the band's approach at this time it has a sturdy rhythm, an odd melody and witty lyrics. By the time you reach Colin Moulding's in- your-face 'I Am The Audience' you've been led through a thoroughly diverse and imaginative range of material. 'Go 2' does lack hit material but is of even quality.

XTC – Go 2:

COVER. Un-laminated single sleeve format, with printed plain paper inner (original inner stamped in red). Very flat with spine and edges in very good with some wear, particlarly as this is a black sleeve, no writing, no seam splits and no sticker residue. (See scan) Rear has surface tear to bottom approx. 70mm long and upto 15mm wide. Small amount of ringwear to rear top and bottom. Printed inner sleeve excellent condition. Poster has some wear along central fold. Overall in very good condition. VG    

LABELS. There are several spindle marks, no stickers, no tears and no writing.  EX

VINYL. Visually both sides are in excellent condition with some light surface hairlines and minor paper scuffs. EX

XTC – Go +:

COVER. Un-laminated single sleeve format, with plain paper inner. Very flat with spine and edges in very good with some wear, particularly as this is a black sleeve, no writing, no seam splits and no sticker residue. (Scans available if requested). Some ringwear and small spill stain to rear. Overall in very good condition. VG

LABELS. There are several spindle marks, no stickers, no tears and no writing. EX

VINYL. Visually both sides are in excellent condition with some light surface hairlines and minor paper scuffs. EX

Events have conspired to force the sale of a friend's huge and eclectic collection. CDs to start with and some vinyl but most later on. Prog, psych, rock, folk rock, jazz rock, blues, metal, world, dub, indie, jazz, avant garde, and the unclassifiable.

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