{"product_id":"ruts-the-crack-1979-uk-1st-press-strawberry-master-vg-vg","title":"Ruts - The Crack 1979 UK 1st Press (Strawberry master) VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRUTS - THE CRACK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979 UK first pressing, mastered at Strawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relentless, gold-standard masterpiece of UK punk and reggae-fusion, this original 1979 UK pressing of The Ruts' debut album \u003ci\u003eThe Crack\u003c\/i\u003e (Virgin – V 2132) is an absolute essential. Driven by Malcolm Owen’s unforgettable, impassioned lead vocals and Paul Fox’s fiery guitar work, the album seamlessly blends hard-hitting punk rock urgency with flawless, heavy dub-reggae rhythms. Packed with immortal anthems like \"Babylon's Burning,\" \"Something That I Said,\" and the deeply atmospheric dub-punk track \"Jah War,\" this record stands alongside The Clash's \u003ci\u003eLondon Calling\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the single greatest British punk LPs ever cut. A mandatory centerpiece for any serious punk, ska, post-punk, or 1970s vinyl collector!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979 UK import\/release by Virgin, catalog # V 2132.  First pressing version mastered by Strawberry and recorded at Town House except Human Punk, recorded live at The Marquee 19th July 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eVery light corner dings and some edgewear on the bottom, otherwise excellent shape.  Generic white inner sleeve, maybe original.  Has original \"Don't Pay More than £3.99\" sticker on front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlay tests perfect with no issues\/deficiencies.  Vinyl is super clean, maybe a couple light surface marks, pretty close to a NM disc under magnification; nothing that impacts playback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116704936067,"sku":null,"price":31.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260906_17_31_15_Pro.jpg?v=1788734712","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/ruts-the-crack-1979-uk-1st-press-strawberry-master-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}