Ruts DC Animal Now 1981 UK 1st Press Aston Clinto Pressing VG+/VG

RUTS DC - ANIMAL NOW

Original UK first pressing from 1981 - Aston Clinton pressing

Transitioning into a darker, heavier post-punk sound following the tragic death of frontman Malcolm Owen, Ruts DC (featuring the remaining members of The Ruts alongside vocalist Paul Fox and bassist Segs Jennings) released their formidable 1981 debut, Animal Now (Virgin – V 2189). Original UK pressings contract-pressed at the legendary CBS Aston Clinton plant are particularly prized by collectors for their dynamic depth and superior vinyl weight. Fusing dub-heavy basslines, dense rhythmic arrangements, and sharp, biting guitar riffs on tracks like "Mirror Smashed," "Desdemona," and "Different View," this album bridges late-'70s punk with the emerging '80s gothic and post-punk soundscapes. An essential, criminally underrated centerpiece for Ruts completists and UK post-punk collectors!

1981 UK import/release by Virgin, catalog # V 2193.  Original UK first pressing from Aston Clinton plant.

Sleeve grades VG.  Great finish/color/gloss on surface, some small horizontal creases along spine, three light white spots on right side of front, light diagonal crease in upper left front and lower right back.  Some edgewear along opening side, corner dings and touch of light ring wear on front top.  Includes original custom inner sleeve with band picture and lyrics.

Vinyl grades VG+.  Play tests great with no issues.  Vinyl surface is very clean with maybe 6-7 total light surface marks/hairlines across both sides.