{"product_id":"the-damned-i-just-cant-be-happy-today-1979-uk-1st-chis-120-vg","title":"The Damned I Just Can't Be Happy Today 1979 UK 1st CHIS 120 VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DAMNED - I JUST CAN'T BE HAPPY TODAY \/ BALLROOM BLITZ \/ TURKEY SONG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal 1979 UK first pressing of 7\" single with INTACT push-out centre and track B2 omitted from sleeve and labels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blistering slice of late-'70s UK punk and gothic rock, \"I Just Can't Be Happy Today\" captures The Damned at a crucial creative turning point. Serving as the standout second single from their seminal 1979 album \u003ci\u003eMachine Gun Etiquette\u003c\/i\u003e, the track highlights the band's evolution from raw 1977 garage punk into a dynamic, organ-driven rock powerhouse. Anchored by Dave Vanian's crooning vocals, Captain Sensible's searing guitar work, and Rat Scabies' explosive drumming, this classic 7\" release remains a defining classic in the UK post-punk pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1979 UK import\/release by Chiswick Records, catalog # CHIS 120.  Original first pressing of 7\" single, plays at 45 RPM, with intact push-out centre.  Track B2 (Turkey Song) is not listed on sleeve or label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOriginal picture sleeve in excellent condition - intact seams, great corners, excellent color\/finish.  Light ring wear can be seen on front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlay tests with no issues.  Surface is very clean with just a light mark or two visible under magnification; nothing that impacts playback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225774862467,"sku":null,"price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260915_18_49_44_Pro.jpg?v=1789516649","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/the-damned-i-just-cant-be-happy-today-1979-uk-1st-chis-120-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}