{"product_id":"ruts-grin-bear-it-1980-uk-1st-press-vg-vg","title":"Ruts - Grin \u0026 Bear It 1980 UK 1st Press VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUTS - GRIN \u0026amp; BEAR IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980 UK first pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poignant, fiery post-humous tribute to one of Britain’s most vital punk groups, this original 1980 UK pressing of The Ruts’ \u003ci\u003eGrin and Bear It\u003c\/i\u003e (Virgin – V 2188) serves as both a compilation of legendary non-album singles and a scorching live document. Released shortly after the tragic passing of frontman Malcolm Owen, the album captures the band's peak intensity—blending their signature heavy dub-reggae grooves with explosive punk rock energy. Featuring essential 7\" single tracks like \"In A Rut,\" \"Staring At The Rude Boys,\" and \"West One (Shine On Me),\" alongside live bootleg-quality tracks recorded at the London Rainbow, this album is a monumental piece of late-'70s\/early-'80s UK punk history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1980 UK import\/release by Virgin, catalog # V 2188 or V.2188.  Original UK first pressing as a tribute to Malcolm Owen with Side A compilation of singles and live cuts on Side B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eTouch of dirt along white background at edges, light corner dings.  Non-original generic white inner sleeve included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlay tests with no issues\/deficiencies.  Very clean vinyl surface with only one light surface mark on side 1 and a handful of light surface marks\/hairlines on side 2.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116779024515,"sku":null,"price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260906_17_28_39_Pro.jpg?v=1788735604","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/ruts-grin-bear-it-1980-uk-1st-press-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}