War THE WORLD IS A GHETTO 1972 UAS 29400 A3/B3 First Press
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War THE WORLD IS A GHETTO United Artists 1972 UAS 29400 A3/B3 First Press
The World is a Ghetto was War's biggest success, being 1973's best-selling album, it catapulted them to stardom pretty quickly, proving that there was way more to be seen than just Burdon's talent. Perhaps it was his walkout that let the band develop their real talent. This release was enough for them to earn their status as one of funk/soul's most influential bands, even if they never managed to reach its quality ever again, with their other releases like Why Can't we be Friends? being excellent yet lacking that "je ne sais quoi" that made of The World is a Ghetto something truly special. (J.P. Patino Izquierdo, Sputnik)
I have graded the vinyl Excellent. I had previously graded it VG+ but it has since been pointed out to me that I may have been down-grading some of the albums from my late husband's collection of 250+. To be precise, in natural daylight I can see no mark or blemish, whereas under a bright spot there are marks visible consistent with a record being brought in and out of its sleeve and light use and wear generally. Following Vinyl Factory guide for grading, I think the grading is fair and accurate. It test plays very well. Excellent – Tolerating very light marks where the vinyl has been in and out of the inner sleeve a few times, or tiny signs of use generally.
I have graded the sleeve Excellent
Matrix run-out Side 1 UAS 29400 A-3 Matrix run-out Side 2 UAS 29400 B-3
1972 Far Out Productions Limited
Album ranked no. 444 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Title track became a gold record.
Recorded at Crystal Industries, Los Angeles
A note about postage. To Europe the flat rate post rate is £12 and not £20, as this applies to Worldwide, US, Canada, etc. which for a good and reliable service costs £23.50. If somebody in Europe wants to buy this album, please mail me first and I will alter the postage settings for you so that ebay don't auto charge you £20. Thank you.
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