Paul Kelly And The Coloured Girls – Gossip

Original 1986 Australian 1st issue.
Double Album (2 x 12" LP Vinyl Records) Gatefold sleeve. Complete with the original printed lyric sheet inner sleeves.
The labels are Near Mint. The vinyl is Near Mint. The audio is Near Mint. The Gatefold sleeve is Excellent. The inner sleeves are Near Mint.
This release differs very slightly from another similar release, in terms of the sleeve artwork and etched matrix numbers.
On this release, in the lower right corner of the rear of the gatefold sleeve, the following text is printed (in blue): "R.R.P. $15.99"
A comparison of the matrix numbers etched in the dead wax indicates this version was released first.

Released in a gatefold sleeve, with a photo montage across the middle spread.
The main musicians are listed across the top of the middle spread, "Guests" on the right hand side, and technical credits across the bottom.
In each half of the gatefold is a lilac coloured inner sleeve with lyrics to one side each of the release.
Label: Mushroom – L45961/2 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Country: Australia & New Zealand Released: 1986 Genre: Rock Style: Indie Rock

Tracklist

A1
Last Train To Heaven Harmonica – Chris Wilson (6) Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Graham Lee* A2
Leaps And Bounds Written-By – Langman*, Kelly* A3
Before The Old Man Died Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Joe Camilleri Saxophone [Section Sax] – Chris Coyne Trombone [Section Trombone] – Wayne Freer A4
Down On My Speedway Saxophone [Section Sax] – Chris Coyne Trombone [Section Trombone] – Wayne Freer A5
White Train A6
Randwick Bells Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Chris Coyne B1
Before Too Long Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] – Astrid Munday B2
Adelaide Bass – Michael Armiger B3
I Won't Be Torn Apart Saxophone [Section Sax] – Chris Coyne Trombone [Section Trombone] – Wayne Freer B4
Going About My Father's Business Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Chris Coyne B5
Somebody's Forgetting Somebody (Somebody's Letting Somebody Down) Harmonica – Chris Wilson (6) Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Graham Lee* B6
The Ballroom C1
Tighten Up C2
I've Come For Your Daughter Bass – Michael Armiger Rhythm Guitar [Electric Rhythm] – Richard Burgman Saxophone [Section Sax] – Chris Coyne Trombone – Martin Taylor C3
So Blue C4
The Execution C5
Incident On South Dowling Harmonica – Chris Wilson (6) C6
Maralinga (Rainy Land) Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] – Astrid Munday D1
Darling It Hurts Written-By – Kelly*, Connolly* D2
Look So Fine, Feel So Low Bass – Michael Armiger Saxophone [Section Sax] – Chris Coyne Trombone [Section Trombone] – Wayne Freer Written-By – Frawley*, Kelly* D3
Stories Of Me Saxophone – Dianne Spence* D4
Don't Harm The Messenger Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Graham Lee* Voice [Talking Vocal] – Grant McLennan D5
Gossip Timpani – Brian Nixon Trumpet [Piccolo Trumpet] – Mike Cleary Written-By – Coyne*, Kelly* D6
After The Show Saxophone [Sax Solo] – Chris Coyne

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ? – Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd.
• Copyright © – Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd.
• Published By – Mushroom (8)
• Published By – Copyright Control
• Manufactured By – Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
• Distributed By – Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
• Manufactured By – Festival Records (NZ) Ltd.
• Distributed By – Festival Records (NZ) Ltd.
• Made By – Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
• Recorded At – Trafalgar Studios
• Mixed At – Trafalgar Studios
• Recorded At – EMI Studios 301
• Manufactured By – EMI Studios 301
• Recorded At – Paradise Studios (2)
• Mixed At – Paradise Studios (2)
• Recorded At – Wireless Set
• Mixed At – Wireless Set
• Recorded At – Central Studios
• Mixed At – Central Studios

Credits

• Artwork [Cover Art] – Ann Redmond*, Mushroom Art, Yanni Stumbles
• Bass, Vocals – Jon Schofield
• Drums, Vocals – Michael Barclay
• Guitar [Stratocaster], Vocals – Steve Connolly
• Keyboards, Vocals – Pedro Peter Bull*
• Lacquer Cut By – W*
• Painting [Painting "The Chessplayers"] – Peter McGregor (3)
• Photography By [Photographer] – Lawrence Markham, Tom Takacs, Wayne O'Farrell
• Producer, Engineer – Alan Thorne
• Producer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Paul Kelly (2)
• Written-By – Paul Kelly (2) (tracks: A1, A3 to C6, D3, D4, D6)

Notes

Rear gatefold sleeve:
?1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. Australia. Trademark owned by Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. and used by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia and Festival Records (N.Z.) Ltd. under authorization.
Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Records Pty. Ltd. Australia and Festival Records (N.Z.) Ltd.
© 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd. Australia.

Inside gatefold sleeve:
Recorded and mixed mainly at Trafalgar Studio, Sydney. Also at EMI, Paradise, Wireless Set and Central, March to May 86.

Labels:
Made in Australia by Festival Records Pty Ltd.
? 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd., Aust.
© 1986 Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd., Aust.
Aust. Recording
Sides A, B, C: (Mushroom)
Tracks D1, D2, D5: (Mushroom/Control)
Tracks D3, D4, D6: (Mushroom)

A few words about condition.

Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc.
The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. 
 
BAD
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.

A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.