LL Cool J Radio Vinyl LP DefJam FC 40239 1st Pressing Shrink 1985 Rick Rubin

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L.L. Cool J Radio Vinyl LP - DefJam FC 40239 First Pressing with Shrink Wrap (1985)  Produced by Rick Rubin
Condition: Good + Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl has multiple surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays through with noticeable background noise but no skips. Original cover is excellent, strong with good color, no splits, writing, or cutout marks, and still has shrink wrap. Includes original inner sleeve. 
Radio is the debut album by rapper LL Cool J, released in 1985 by Def Jam and Columbia Records. It was also Def Jam's first LP record release. It was recorded with producer Rick Rubin, who provided a sparse, minimal production style. Radio also features a sound punctuated by DJ scratching, often brief samples, and emphasis of the downbeat. LL's aggressive b-boy lyrics explored themes of inner city culture, teenage promiscuity, and braggadocio raps.
A significant commercial success for a hip-hop record at the time, Radio became a Billboard chart hit and sold over 500,000 copies within its first five months of release. By 1989, it had been certified platinum by the RIAA. It has since been recognized by critics as LL Cool J's best album.
Radio marked a pivotal moment in hip-hop's culture and history, reflecting the new-school and ghettoblaster subculture in the United States during the mid-1980s. Its success contributed to the displacement of the old-school with the new-school form and to the genre's mainstream success during this period. It was also a career breakthrough for LL and Rubin. Radio has been recognized by music journalists as one of the first artistically cohesive and commercially successful hip-hop albums.
Track listing
A1 I Can't Live Without My Radio 5:27 A2 You Can't Dance 3:37 A3 Dear Yvette 4:06 A4 I Can Give You More 5:07 A5 Dangerous 4:40 A6 Untitled 1:18
B1 Rock The Bells 4:00 B2 I Need A Beat (Remix)   4:31 B3 That's A Lie 4:41 B4 You'll Rock 4:42 B5 I Want You 4:51
Musicians James Todd Smith – vocals (Credited as L.L. Cool J) Jay Philpot – DJ (Credited as DJ Cut Creator) Russell Rush – guest vocals track 9
Production Rick Rubin – producer Jazzy Jay – producer on track 8 _____________________________________________
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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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