ELO Electric Light Orchestra Out Of the Blue Vinyl 2 LP Jet JT-LA823-L2 #1 Press

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Electric Light Orchestra Out Of the Blue Vinyl 2 LP Set - Jet JT-LA823-L2 VG+ First Pressing (1977)  with "Turn to Stone, "Mr. Blue Sky," and "Sweet Talkin' Woman"
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Cover. First pressing, includes original inner sleeves with lyrics. A few surface marks, but all sides tested and plays very well with good fidelity. Cover shows wear on edges, but is strong and colorful with no tears or writing.
Out of the Blue is the seventh studio album by the British rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in October 1977. Written and produced by ELO frontman Jeff Lynne, the double album is among the most commercially successful records in the group's history, selling about 10 million copies worldwide by 2007.

• Rob Mitchum of Pitchfork wrote in 2007: "Calling in the string section and commissioning the spaceship cover-art may be a big gamble, but Out of the Blue is proof of how good it can sound when the grand approach works."

• Axl Rose – by his own admission "an old ELO fanatic" – said: "Out of the Blue is an awesome record."

• In October 2013, the album was ranked 23rd on VH1's list "Double Trouble: The 35 Best-Selling Double Albums of All Time".

Track listing
Side one
1. "Turn to Stone" 3:47 2. "It's Over" 4:08 3. "Sweet Talkin' Woman" 3:47 4. "Across the Border" 3:52
Side two
5. "Night in the City" 4:02 6. "Starlight" 4:30 7. "Jungle" 3:51 8. "Believe Me Now" (instrumental) 1:21 9. "Steppin' Out" 4:38
Side three (Concerto for a Rainy Day)
1. "Standin' in the Rain" 4:20 2. "Big Wheels" 5:10 3. "Summer and Lightning" 4:13 4. "Mr. Blue Sky" 5:05
Side four
5. "Sweet Is the Night" 3:26 6. "The Whale" (instrumental) 5:05 7. "Birmingham Blues" 4:21 8. "Wild West Hero" 4:40
ELO
Jeff Lynne – lead and backing vocals, lead, rhythm and slide guitars, Wurlitzer electric piano, Minimoog Bev Bevan – Slingerland drums, Remo Rototoms, Avedis Zildjian cymbals, gong, various percussion instruments, backing vocals, fire extinguisher on "Mr. Blue Sky" Richard Tandy – Yamaha C7B piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, ARP 2600, ARP Omni, ARP Odyssey, Hohner clavinet, sequencers, Gibson SG Custom electric guitar Kelly Groucutt – co-lead vocals on "Sweet Is the Night", backing vocals, Gibson G3 bass guitar, percussion Mik Kaminski – violin Hugh McDowell – cello
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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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