Gang Of Four - Damaged Goods / Love Like Anthrax / Armalite Rifle (7", Single) (VG / VG)

Media Condition: Very Good (VG)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

Very conservative VG, only the run-ins and partly intro has some background crackle. Overall plays solid and strong. Sleeve has some wear and creases, all intact and still presentable

Super rare 1978 UK original 45 of this seminal Post-punk dancefloor smasher in its earliest recording (much tougher than the album cut!), condition is used but not abused, a proper rarity!

Release Notes

Tracklisting:

A. Damaged Goods 3:35
B1. Love Like Anthrax 3:17
B2. Armalite Rifle 3:05

Country: UK

Released: 12 Oct 1978

Notes:

Recorded at Cargo Studios, Rochdale on 28/29 June 1978 (16 track).
Labels read 'Fast 5/Side 1' and 'Fast 5/Side 1 as well', respectively.

There were two pressings:
First pressing (this one, pre-EMI involvement ):
Reverse of sleeve mentions "dp delga press limited" on the left hand fold but no catalogue number. Slot in top of sleeve is long with straight edges. Record label is white with black text. No mentioning of EMI Music Ltd.
Damaged Goods (3.35) / Love Like Anthrax (3.17) / Armalite Rifle (3.05)as per labels.
Runout groove message: A: A SPIKEY SPECTACULAR
Early copies also included a sticker.

Second pressing:
Omits the "dp ..." text, but adds the catalogue number (FAST 5) in the top left corner. 
Slot in top of sleeve is short and curved. 
Red record labels with yellow stars and "FAST Product" in yellow arrow, mentioning EMI Music Ltd. (publishing company) and including these messages:
A: HISTORICAL PRODUCT ... HISTORY CATCHES UP WITH YOU
B: A PRODUCT OF HISTORY ... YOU CATCH UP WITH HISTORY 
Track times listed as 3.34, 3.18 and 3.03. 
No runout groove message.

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout FAST 5-1 EG A SPIKEY SPECTACULAR
Matrix / Runout FAST 5-1 AW1 EG

Recorded At Cargo Studios
Mastered At Master Room
Printed By Delga Press Limited

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