GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON 1980 Original Vinyl LP Arista AL 9514 EXC

Gil-Scott-Heron 

1980

Their last album as a duo, another brilliant fusion of jazz, funk and soul, with stunning, socially insightful lyrics.

Track listing:

Side 1:

1. Shut 'Um Down (5:28)
2. Alien (Hold On To Your Dreams) (4:09)
3. Willing (4:16)
4. Corners (4:47)

Side 2:

1. 1980 (6:20)
2. Push Comes To Shove (3:37)
3. Shah Mot (The Shah Is Dead/ Checkmate) (4:04)
   
4. Late Last Night (4:25)

Sleeve: Single; paper inner with credits, lyrics, photos

Label: Arista
Catalogue No: AL 9514
Year of release: 1980
Country of Manufacture: United States

Condition: 

Record: Excellent (No marks or flaws, except there is some surface "clouding" which does not affect play in any way) 
Sleeve: Excellent+ (a very small amount of edge wear on bottom edge, and a couple of very small spine creases; inner is clean with no creases but has short edge splits on bottom and one side )

From my personal collection, bought new on release and well looked after.

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MINT 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. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

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GOOD The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

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BAD The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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