{"product_id":"skids-the-absolute-game-1980-uk-1st-edition-embossed-free-album","title":"Skids The Absolute Game 1980 UK 1st Edition Embossed + Free Album","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKIDS - THE ABSOLUTE GAME (+ BONUS ALBUM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1980 UK 1st Pressing (First Edition w\/ Embossed Sleeve - Still in Shrink!) \u0026amp; Includes the \"Free Album\" bonus and original insert!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as the band's masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eThe Absolute Game\u003c\/i\u003e marks the pinnacle of Skids' sonic evolution, blending big-room post-punk intensity with majestic, widescreen guitar arrangements. \u003cspan class=\"citation-184 citation-end-184\"\u003eDriven by Stuart Adamson's soaring guitar hooks and Richard Jobson's dramatic, anthemic vocals, the 1980 release produced classic singles like \"Circus Games\" and \"Goodbye Civilian\".\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-183\"\u003eProduced by Mick Glossop at The Manor, this premier first UK edition comes housed in the distinctive tactile embossed sleeve and includes the scarce, limited-edition bonus LP \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183\"\u003eStrength Through Joy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e—making it the definitive artifact of the band's peak era.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e1980 UK import\/release by Virgin, catalogs # V 2174 (LP) and # VDJ 33 (free album).  First pressing, first edition in embossed sleeve with front sticker that says \"V2174 CONTAINS FREE ALBUM\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003eSleeve grades VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e  Still in original shrink wrap!  Great condition with just dinged corners.  Includes original insert in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003eVinyl grades VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e  The LP and the free album both play tested great with no issues.  The LP surface is very very clean under magnification, not far from NM... the free album is also super clean and a strong VG+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-183 citation-end-183\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48226079244419,"sku":null,"price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260915_19_47_03_Pro.jpg?v=1789520524","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/skids-the-absolute-game-1980-uk-1st-edition-embossed-free-album","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}