The Cramps Songs The Lord Taught Us UK TEST PRESSING Drug Train Variant Vinyl LP
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Description

A very rare UK white label test/reference pressing of Songs The Lord Taught Us by The Cramps.

This copy comes with the original UK sleeve and features handwritten white labels and ILP 005 matrix markings. The vinyl is translucent dark ruby red when held to a strong light, a characteristic seen on some early UK pressings.

Most notably, the sleeve lists “TV Set” as the opening track, but the record actually plays “Drug Train”, making this a highly unusual and sought-after variant for serious Cramps and psychobilly collectors. The hand written white labels have got side 1 & 2 the wrong way around.
I have a short video showing Drug train playing.

Details

* Artist: The Cramps
* Title: Songs The Lord Taught Us
* Catalogue Number: ILP 005
* Format: LP
* White label test/reference pressing
* Handwritten labels
* Translucent ruby red vinyl when backlit
* Plays “Drug Train” as opening track
* Original UK picture sleeve included

Condition
Vinyl: VG+ / Excellent visual condition. Retains a strong shine with only light signs of use consistent with age.

Sleeve: VG condition with age-related wear, light creasing and storage marks as shown in the photographs.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

This is a genuinely scarce collector’s item and an excellent opportunity to acquire a rare early variant of one of the most important psychobilly/punk albums ever released.

Will be packed carefully in a professional record mailer with the record removed from the sleeve to prevent transit damage


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