{"product_id":"ramones-rocket-to-russia-us-2nd-press-strong-vg-vg-c-1979-sire-sr-6042","title":"Ramones - Rocket To Russia US 2nd Press Strong VG+\/VG+ c. 1979 Sire SR 6042","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eRAMONES - ROCKET TO RUSSIA\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e2nd US pressing from Jacksonville (IL) pressing plant, likely 1979.  Very clean disc plays flawlessly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAcquired while trying to obtain a first pressing, the original seller was mistaken though this is a difficult disc to differentiate as the first and second pressings from the Jacksonville plant share the same runouts.  The difference is in the label rim text, this has the longer version of rim text which is indicative of the 2nd pressing.  The release is not dated, but it was likely done in 1979 based on labels -- definitely 1979 or later.  Rim text says \"Sire Records Company * Marketed by Warner Bros. Records Inc. * 3300 Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91510 * Made in U.S.A.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRunouts:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide 1: SR-1-6042-JW1#2 STERLING 0 (STERLING and 0 are stamped, rest etched)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide 2: SR-2-6042-LW1..#96 #2 2 STERLING 0 (second 2 and STERLING are stamped, rest etched)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eReleased by Sire, catalog # SR 6042\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRepress\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStereo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJacksonville, IL pressing plant (indicated by \"0\" and \"JW\" in runouts)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eContains original custom printed inner sleeve (disc will ship in audiophile sleeve)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo barcode\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTrack title variations:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInner sleeve, B2: \"Do You Wanna Dance?\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInner sleeve, B7: \"Why Is It Always This Way?\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLabel, B1: \"Teen Age Lobotomy\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSanta Claus is present on the back cover art.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sleeve is graded VG+\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eColor and finish on both sides is excellent.  Corners are a little dinged but overall sharp and maintaining shape. Edgewear is minimal. Very light touch of ring wear on back of cover.  Spine and seams are strong and intact.  Original inner sleeve in good condition but there is a 2-3\" seam split on the bottom.  Maybe a 1-2cm seam split or developing seam split on side of inner sleeve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe vinyl play grades Strong VG+ (my highest grade for used vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/i\u003e  Play testing for me was perfect with no issues at all, no deficiencies.  There are a handful of light surface marks\/hairlines visible under direct light but not many...this disc is not far off from being NM.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582421258371,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/IMG_8279.jpg?v=1771037387","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/ramones-rocket-to-russia-us-2nd-press-strong-vg-vg-c-1979-sire-sr-6042","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}