Artist:  THE THE

Title:  "Controversial Subject" 

Format: 7"Vinyl Single - Rare Original 1980 UK 4AD Records 7"Single Housed In It's Original Picture Sleeve. This Is The Extremely Rare First Single Released By The Legendary British Indie Band THE THE Featuring MATT JOHNSON.

THE THE : Matt Johnson (Guitars , Vocals) / Keith Laws (Synthesisers, Vocals) / Tom Johnston (Guitars , Vocals) / Triash (Drums Perc.Vocals)

Tracks: (2)

A. Controversial Subject

B. Black & White

Produced By Bruce Gilbert & Graham Lewis

Country / Label / Catalogue Number:  UK : 4AD Records : AD 10

Release Date: 1980  

Condition:

Sleeve:  Excellent (Tiny Sticker Tear On Rear Top Right - See Photo)     

Labels:  Mint-     

Vinyl:  Excellent  

Comments: On offer here,from my own collection, is the extremely hard to find THE THE debut 7"single , released in 1980 in very small numbers on the independent British label 4AD records . The single is produced by Wire members Bruce Gilbert & Graham Lewis. A classic record, in excellent condition, which would be an important addition to any 4AD label or THE THE fans collection .

Packing Procedures.  The record will be professionally packed to avoid any damage during transit . I aim to dispatch the same day as payment is received.

Postage Rates. 

UK - £1.50 First Class

UK - £2.15 First Class Recorded Delivery 

Europe - £2 Air Mail

USA / Canada - £2.50 Air Mail

Australia / Japan / ROW - £3 Air Mail

PAYMENT

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WORLDWIDE POSTAGE & PACKING

All items are carefully packed and shipped within 48 hours of payment. I will ship WORLDWIDE. Buyer pays for all shipping costs (See Below). If buyer wins multiple items, I will combine shipment to reduce postage costs. Please email me for shipping quotes for multi win sales. 

UK POSTAGE COSTS

7" = Â£1.50      LP = Â£3.00      CD = Â£1.50     

Any UK item can be sent via recorded delivery and insured up to £30 . This option is available at an extra cost of 65p. Any item can be sent via special delivery with insurance up to £500, which is available for £5.Special Delivery is highly recommended for high value items.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE COSTS

EUROPE              

7" = Â£2.00      LP = Â£4.00      CD = Â£2.00  

USA / CANADA             

7" = Â£2.50      LP = Â£6.00      CD = Â£2.50 

JAPAN / AUSTRALIA / ROW

7" = Â£3.00      LP = Â£7.00      CD = Â£3.00  

The above international shipping costs only include standard airmail. Tracking and insurance is available for an additional £4 , which is highly recommended for high value items!! If tracking and insurance is not obtained, once the item is mailed, I no longer accept any responsibility for delivery. I will keep a proof of posting receipt, which will complete our transaction.

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