Laurie Anderson Big Science Vinyl LP NM 1st Pressing WB BSK 3674 O Superman 1982
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Laurie Anderson Big Science Vinyl LP - WB BSK 3674 Near Mint First Pressing (1982) with the hit "O Superman"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully. First pressing with original inner sleeve with lyrics. Cover and inner sleeves are in great shape with only light wear.
Big Science is the debut studio album by avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson. It was the first of a seven-album deal Anderson signed with Warner Bros. Records. It is best known for the single "O Superman", which unexpectedly reached No. 2 in the UK. The work is a selection of highlights from her eight-hour production United States Live, which was itself released as a 5-LP boxed set and book in 1984. United States Live was originally a performance piece, in which music was only one element. After Big Science, music played a larger role in Anderson's work.
Slant Magazine listed the album at #44 on its list of "Best Albums of the 1980s." In 2018, Pitchfork listed the album at #22 on its list of the "200 Best Albums of the 1980s."
Track listing
Side One "From the Air" – 4:29 "Big Science" – 6:25 "Sweaters" – 2:18 "Walking & Falling" – 2:10 "Born, Never Asked" – 4:56
Side Two "O Superman (for Massenet)" – 8:21 "Example #22" – 2:59 "Let X=X/It Tango" – 6:52
Personnel Laurie Anderson – vocals, vocoder, Farfisa organ, percussion, Oberheim, electronics, keyboards, cover artwork Roma Baran – Farfisa bass, glass harmonica, sticks, handclaps, Casiotone, accordion, whistling Perry Hoberman – bottles and sticks, handclaps, flute, saxophone, piccolo, backing vocals, assistant producer Bill Obrecht – alto saxophone Peter Gordon – clarinet, tenor saxophone David Van Tieghem – drums, rototoms, timpani, marimba, percussion
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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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