The Tools EP & pic sleeve, "Come With Me"; 1980 scarce Indiana punk, power pop

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The Tools 33 rpm, 7-inch self-titled EP and picture sleeve; Happy Records, HR-EP-101, 1980. Both sides sound in VG+ condition (I test-played them entirely). The sleeve shows some slight ring wear and wrinkles and a spot of discoloration near the lower right edge. The Tools were a band popular in the early 1980s in Indiana and known for their tight, competent power pop and punk songs and fun performances. This four-song EP is a great sample of their self-written work, with three power-pop songs "Come With Me"; "Show me Some"; and my favorite, "I Finally Found a Girlfriend"; along with the punk track "Better Shape Up." All four songs were written by band members Jeff Wisbey and Mike Trench. To U.S. locations, the mailing charge is $4, first class. Combined with other 45s, the cost is the same $4 for 1-3 discs; $5 for 4-9 discs and $6 for 10 or more. Ten or more discs will be mailed in the U.S. by priority mail. Free mailing to U.S. locations for any winner whose single bid or combined bids exceeds $75. I typically mail within 24 hours.

International bidders: I try to combine records to save on the mailing cost.

Play-grade definitions: NM (near mint) -- little for no surface noise. VG+ (very good plus) -- surface noise but does not interfere with the enjoyment of the record. VG (very good) -- surface noise that is noticeable. Whether or not it interferes with the enjoyment of the music depends on your level of tolerance. G (good) -- noticeable surface noise, at least some of which likely will detract from your enjoyment of the song. I seldom list records that skip or catch and would never do so without noting such a major flaw in the description.

All my records are test-played in their entirety, unless noted. Please note that I seldom grade a record's playing surface visually because of the subjective nature of the judgment -- the tendency for vinyl to sound much better, or worse, than it looks. I assume a buyer is more interested in the sound than its look. If you want a visual grade, please e-mail me and I will provide it. I have been buying and selling records for 40 years.

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I will mail to U.S. locations, only. Please e-mail me with any questions. Thanks for looking.