SIMPLE MINDS

NEW GOLD DREAM (81-82-83-84)

FIRST UK PRESSING 1982

First press, gold thick paper inner sleeve

(Two different coloured inner sleeves exist - gold for the first pressings and purple for the later ones)

12" VINYL STEREO LP RECORD ALBUM

COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL PRINTED INNER SLEEVE

VIRGIN RECORDS

V2230

1982

PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AND FULLY PLAY TESTED

PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY WITH EXCELLENT SOUND QUALITY

VINYL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)

COVER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)

PRINTED INNER SLEEVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)

THE RECORD WILL BE POSTED IN A PROTECTIVE PVC COVER IN A DEDICATED RECORD MAILER FOR SAFE TRANSIT

THE PICTURES SHOWN IN THE LISTING ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE

I DO NOT USE MISLEADING STOCK PHOTOS

FREE UK POSTAGE

INFORMATION BELOW KINDLY PROVIDED BY DISCOGS

FREE FAST UK ROYAL MAIL TRACKED POSTAGE

New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)

More images

Label:

Virgin – V 2230

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, CBS Pressing, Gold Inner Sleeve, 1st Press

Country:

UK

Released:

13 Sept 1982

Genre:

Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style:

New Wave, Synth-pop, Pop Rock

Tracklist

Hide Credits A1 Someone Somewhere In Summertime 4:35 A2 Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel Voice [Girl's] – Sharon Campbell Voice [Girl's] – Sharon Campbell 3:49 A3 Promised You A Miracle Drums – Kenny Hyslop Drums – Kenny Hyslop 4:26 A4 Big Sleep 4:59 A5 Somebody Up There Likes You 4:58 B1 New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) 5:40 B2 Glittering Prize 4:33 B3 Hunter And The Hunted Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie Hancock Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie Hancock 5:54 B4 King Is White And In The Crowd 6:57

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records Ltd.
• Copyright © – Virgin Records Ltd.
• Published By – EMI Music Publishers Ltd.
• Lacquer Cut At – The Town House
• Designed At – Assorted iMaGes
• Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton

Credits

• Bass [Basses] – Derek Forbes
• Coordinator [Live] – Lenny Love
• Coordinator [Studio] – Gemma Corfield
• Crew [Live Style Crew] – John Ramsay*, Matt Dunn (2), Paul Kerr, Pete Hendry, Stephen Pollard, Steve Rosen
• Drums – Mel Gaynor (tracks: A1, A4, B1 to B4), Mike Ogletree (tracks: A2, A5, B1)
• Effects – Charles Burchill*, Michael MacNeil
• Guitar – Charles Burchill*
• Keyboards – Michael MacNeil
• Percussion – Mike Ogletree
• Photography By – Jamie Morgan*
• Producer, Engineer, Arranged By – Peter Walsh
• Sleeve – Malcolm Garrett
• Tape Op [Tape Operator] – Francis Xavier Gallagher, George Chambers, Keith Richard Nixon*
• Voice – Jim Kerr
• Words By, Music By – Simple Minds

Notes

First press, gold thick paper inner sleeve.

Two different coloured inner sleeves - gold for the first pressings and purple for the later ones.

P&C 1982 Virgin Records Ltd.
Made in: Summer '82.

Very similar to New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) which has a different B side label but also has "Hedgehog's" in runouts.

Runouts are etched except for "TOWNHOUSE" and the stamper numbers & letters.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (Side A label): V 2230 A
• Matrix / Runout (Side B label): V 2230 B
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): V 2230 A2 TOWNHOUSE HEDGEHOG'S
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): V 2230 B2 TOWNHOUSE
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): V 2230 A1 TOWNHOUSE ❨ ❩
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): V 2230 B 2 TOWNHOUSE V
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): V 2230 A1 TOWNHOUSE ⋀ (1
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 3): V 2230 B1 TOWNHOUSE C
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 4): V 2230 A2 TOWNHOUSE V HEDGEHOG'S
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 4): V 2230 B1 TOWNHOUSE C
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 5): V 2230 A1 2 C TOWNHOUSE
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 5): V 2230 B2 D TOWNHOUSE

THANKS FOR LOOKING

GRADING GUIDE

Here are the standard grades for record albums, from best to worst.

MINT (M)
These are absolutely perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint should never be used as a grade unless more than one person agrees that the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. There is no set percentage of the Near Mint value these can bring; it is best negotiated between buyer and seller.

NEAR MINT (NM OR M-)
A good description of a NM record is “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. Many dealers won’t use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever truly perfect.

NM records are shiny, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings cannot appear on the label, nor can any “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with no surface noise. (NM records don’t have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for.)

NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.

NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It’s estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint. This is why they fetch such high prices, even for more common items.

Don’t assume your records are Near Mint. They must meet these standards to qualify!

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)

A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).

VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.

VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money.

VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the music otherwise.

Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.

VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.

Good (G),
Good Plus (G+)
or Very Good Minus (VG–)
These records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are lucky.

Good does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label is worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG– cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.

If the item is common, it’s probably better to pass it up. But if you’ve been seeking it for a long time, get it cheap and look to upgrade.

POOR (P)
and Fair (F)
Poor (P) and Fair (F) records go for 0 to 5 percent of the Near Mint value, if they go at all. More likely, they end up going in the trash. Records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat when an attempt is made to play them. Covers are so heavily damaged that you almost want to cry.