{"product_id":"x-ray-spex-germfree-adolescents-1978-uk-1st-press-a2-b2-runouts-vg-vg","title":"X-Ray Spex Germfree Adolescents 1978 UK 1st Press A2\/B2 Runouts VG\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-RAY SPEX - GERMFREE ADOLESCENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst press from UK 1978 with A2\/B2 stamps in runouts!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute holy grail for first-wave UK punk purists, this original November 1978 UK first pressing of X-Ray Spex’s monumental debut \u003ci\u003eGermfree Adolescents\u003c\/i\u003e (EMI \/ Virgin – INS 3023) features the legendary \u003cb\u003eA2\/B2 matrix stampers\u003c\/b\u003e. Driven by Poly Styrene's piercing, revolutionary lead vocals, Lora Logic \/ Rudi Thomson’s blistering saxophone riffs, and Jak Airport's razor-sharp guitar lines, this album remains one of the most vital, timeless, and forward-thinking records of the original 1977-1978 punk movement. Featuring immortal anthems like \"The Day The World Turned Dayglo,\" \"Identity,\" \"Art-I-Ficial,\" and \"Germfree Adolescents,\" copies carrying these specific early EMI stamped matrix lacquers deliver the punchiest, most dynamic sound possible. Complete with its original printed inner sleeve, this is a essential cornerstone for serious punk collectors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1978 UK import\/release by EMI International, catalog #s INS 3023 and OC 062-61 787.  First pressing with A2\/B2 stampers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eAnother excellent sleeve in basically almost perfect condition, close to NM.  Original custom inner sleeve is included in great shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG.  \u003c\/strong\u003eSide 1 plays VG+ and shows just a few light surface marks and hairlines under magnification.  Side 2 is the same except it has some light clicks during tracks B3 and B4 that appear to be caused by a light scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117085634691,"sku":null,"price":47.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260906_18_43_08_Pro.jpg?v=1788740731","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/x-ray-spex-germfree-adolescents-1978-uk-1st-press-a2-b2-runouts-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}