{"product_id":"sex-pistols-flogging-a-dead-horse-1st-press-uk-import-1979-vg-vg","title":"Sex Pistols - Flogging A Dead Horse 1st Press UK Import 1979 VG++\/VG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSEX PISTOLS - FLOGGING A DEAD HORSE\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1979 first UK pressing of the compilation released without the band's permission after they broke up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVirgin release, catalog V2142.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUK Import\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFirst pressing variant with both Utopia Studios and John Mackswith etchings in runouts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTimings on labels are in brackets.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCompilation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRunouts:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide One: V-2142-A-2 [Utopia Harp symbol] B MACK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSide Two: V-2142-B-1 [Utopia Harp symbol] [U?] C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eSide two has what looks like a U stamped after the Harp symbol but it's hard to tell exactly what it is.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe sleeve grades VG condition. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOverall it's in really good shape.  There's tape along the top from what was probably a repaired seam separation, but it's done nicely.  Color and gloss finish is great.  Spine is in great shape.  Corners are dinged but retain shape and there is not too much edgewear.  There's no original inner sleeve, though I think it originally was a generic inner.  Disc will ship in new audiophile 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+ condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e  There are no deficiencies or issues in playback, no surface noise.  There is one light surface mark on Side One and are two light surface marks on Side Two visible with the naked eye.  Under direct bright light the disc is still very clean but shows additional light surface marks\/rubs\/hairlines that do not impact play.  The disc has been ultrasonically and hand cleaned.  Side One label is excellent, Side Two label shows a small scuff mark.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582420701315,"sku":null,"price":22.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/IMG_8053.jpg?v=1771125836","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/sex-pistols-flogging-a-dead-horse-1st-press-uk-import-1979-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}