{"product_id":"skids-days-in-europa-1979-uk-1st-press-orig-insert-newspaper","title":"Skids Days In Europa 1979 UK 1st Press + Orig Insert + Newspaper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-142\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKIDS - DAYS IN EUROPA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-142\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1979 UK 1st Pressing w Original Price Sticker \u0026amp; Insert + BONUS Scottish News 30th Anniversary Skids section.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-142\"\u003eReleased in the autumn of 1979, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-142\"\u003eDays in Europa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-142 citation-end-142\"\u003e represents a pivotal, highly sophisticated evolution for Skids.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shifting away from the raw art-punk of their debut, the album plunges headfirst into European-influenced synth-post-punk and art-rock, fueled by Bill Nelson’s sharp, ambient-focused production. With Stuart Adamson's soaring, layered guitar architecture driving memorable cuts like \"Charade\" and \"Working for the Yankee Dollar,\" this original 1979 UK pressing on \u003cspan class=\"citation-141 citation-end-141\"\u003eVirgin Records\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e stands as a bold blueprint for the new wave and synth-pop explosion that would define the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979 UK import\/release by Virgin, catalog # V 2138.  First pressing.  \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a 5th July 2007 newspaper section in excellent condition -- Scottish News Of The World Skids 1977-2007 30th Anniversary Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.   \u003c\/strong\u003eGreat shape all-around - good color\/finish, original \"You Should Not Pay More Than £3.99 for this album\" sticker, lightly dinged corners, no real edgewear, a couple light creases.  Includes original fold-out insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlay tests with no issues. Vinyl surface very clean with just a few light marks\/hairlines under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48226024030339,"sku":null,"price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260915_19_28_41_Pro.jpg?v=1789519458","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/skids-days-in-europa-1979-uk-1st-press-orig-insert-newspaper","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}