Rolling Stones Undercover 1983 UK 1st Press VG/VG

THE ROLLING STONES - UNDERCOVER

Explore the sonic shift of the early 1980s with the original United Kingdom vinyl release of The Rolling Stones’ Undercover. Issued on Rolling Stones Records and manufactured domestically by EMI Records Ltd, the album represents a distinct period where the group integrated contemporary New Wave, dub, and dance elements into their traditional blues-rock foundation. Co-produced by Chris Kimsey and The Glimmer Twins, the 10-track album delivers a heavy rhythmic punch highlighted by the politically charged title track "Undercover Of The Night" and the driving tempo of "She Was Hot". The bold packaging features the elaborate, geometric collage design concept created by Peter Corriston and Hubert Kretzschmar. Complete with a designated printed lyric insert, this initial British release is a historical artifact tracking the band's adaptation to the evolving electronic landscapes of the mid-1983 recording era.

1983 UK import/release by Rolling Stones Records, catalog # CUN 1654361, barcode #5099916543614.  Original first UK pressing on black vinyl.

Sleeve grades VG.  Good finish/color/gloss, no ring wear, minimal edgewear, intact spine/seams.  Some small horizontal creases along spine, corner dings, small crease at upper right corner, two small scuff marks in bottom left front corner.  Bottom looks like it got wet at one point, not very evident on front unless you look at the bottom of the legs or until you look from an angle but there's a light staining in bottom right corner of back cover.  Original insert and inner sleeve included.

Vinyl grades VG.  Vast majority plays VG+ but there's a touch of crackle at the beginning of A1 and one spot in the middle of B side for a few seconds.  Mostly clean vinyl surface with standard light surface marks and hairlines visible under bright light and magnification.