Pretenders - Self Titled
Real Records
Cat# RAL 3
1979
Australian release
Cover is in good minus condition, quite a bit of liquid staining to the front and rear. Light handling wear to the edges but no tears or marks that shouldn't be there. NO writing anywhere on the cover, Inside printed sleeve is supplied
New inner plastic sleeve
The vinyl is in good condition, inspected under a white halogen light source and I can only see a couple of light scratches. Although I have given the record a quick professional "wet wash" I suspect this vinyl needs a more complete cleaning treatment. I played the entire album and although very nice to listen to, I can hear low level background surface noise (NOT clicks/pops but a constant low level surface noise) which indicates there is still gunk in the grooves and considering the condition of the front/back cover, I suspect that the vinyl also was damp at some stage and collected dirt and dust in the grooves. A decent clean would most likely further reduce this background noise appreciably. Still a great listen (especially when played LOUD) but the surface noise is noticeable at times.
New outer protective sleeve
Tracks: Precious, The Phone Call, Up The Neck, Tattooed Love Boys, Space Invader, The Wait, Stop Your Sobbing, Kid, Private Life, Brass In Pocket, Lovers Of Today, Mystery Achievement
