David Bowie Diamond Dogs Vinyl LP RCA CPL1-0576 VG++ 1st Press Rebel Rebel 1974

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David Bowie Diamond Dogs Vinyl LP - RCA CPL1-0576 VG++ First Pressing - Sterling (1974)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with nice fidelity. Clean copy! Original cover is fully intact with good image, light wear and no splits. Name on front cover.
Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): CPL-10576-A 1S STERLING Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): CPL-10576-B 3S STERLING
Diamond Dogs is the eighth studio album by David Bowie, released in May 1974 through RCA Records. Bowie produced the album and recorded it in early 1974 at Olympic and Island Studios in London and Ludolph Studios in the Netherlands, following the disbanding of his backing band the Spiders from Mars and the departure of producer Ken Scott. The absence of Mick Ronson led Bowie to play guitar on the record. The album featured the return of Tony Visconti, who had not worked with Bowie for four years; the two would collaborate for the rest of the decade. Musically, it was Bowie's final album in the glam rock genre. Belgian artist Guy Peellaert painted the controversial cover artwork depicting Bowie as a half-man, half-dog hybrid, based on photos taken by photographer Terry O'Neill.
Preceded by the lead single "Rebel Rebel", Diamond Dogs was a commercial success, peaking at number one in the UK and number five in the US. It received mixed reviews and continues to provoke mixed reactions, but Bowie biographers consider it one of his best works and, in 2013, NME ranked it one of the greatest albums of all time.  Retrospectively, Diamond Dogs has been cited as an influence on the punk revolution in the years following its release. 
Track listing
A1 Future Legend 1:00 A2 Diamond Dogs 5:50 A3 Sweet Thing 3:29 A4 Candidate 2:39 A5 Sweet Thing (Reprise) 2:32 A6 Rebel Rebel 4:21
B1 Rock 'N Roll With Me  3:54 B2 We Are The Dead 4:48 B3 1984   3:24 B4 Big Brother 3:25 B5 Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family 1:48
Personnel David Bowie – lead and background vocals, guitars, saxophones, Moog synthesiser, Mellotron Mike Garson – keyboards Herbie Flowers – bass guitar Tony Newman – drums Aynsley Dunbar – drums Alan Parker – guitar on "1984"
Tony Visconti - producer
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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