Electric Light Orchestra ELO Time Vinyl LP Promo Jet FZ 37371 VG++ 1st Pressing

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ELO: TIME Electric Light Orchestra VG++ Vinyl LP - Jet FZ 37371 Promo First Pressing (1981)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX)  Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully with clear fidelity. Cover has good color, still has gloss, and a promo stamp on back. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Great copy!
Time is the ninth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), released in July 1981 on Jet Records. It is a concept album about a man from the 1980s who is taken to the year 2095, where he is confronted by the dichotomy between technological advancement and a longing for past romance. The record topped the UK Albums Chart for two weeks, though it attracted mixed reviews for its heavy use of synthesizers and stylistic shift away from the orchestral rock of previous ELO albums. It has since gained a cult following, particularly among retrofuturist enthusiasts.
Time is a work of synth-pop that combines elements from 1950s music, new wave, calypso, rockabilly, the Beatles, Phil Spector and the Shadows. The album signalled a departure from the band's sound by emphasising electronics over its usual orchestra. Four more singles followed the album's release: "Twilight", "Ticket to the Moon", "Rain Is Falling" and "The Way Life's Meant to Be".
The record is considered the first major concept album devoted to time travel as well as ELO's most influential album. 
Tracklist
Side one 1. "Prologue" 1:15 2. "Twilight" 3:35 3. "Yours Truly, 2095" 3:15 4. "Ticket to the Moon" 4:06 5. "The Way Life's Meant to Be" 4:36 6. "Another Heart Breaks" 3:46
Side two 1. "Rain Is Falling" 3:54 2. "From the End of the World" 3:16 3. "The Lights Go Down" 3:31 4. "Here Is the News" 3:49 5. "21st Century Man" 4:00 6. "Hold On Tight" 3:05 7. "Epilogue" 1:30
ELO Jeff Lynne – Lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, synthesizers, vocoder, production Bev Bevan – Drums, percussion Richard Tandy – Acoustic and electric pianos, synthesizers, vocoder, guitars Kelly Groucutt – Bass guitar, backing vocals
Additional personnel Bill Bottrell – Engineer
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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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