Stereophonics - Keep The Village Alive First Press w/ CD Vinyl

Artist: Stereophonics
Title: Keep The Village Alive
Label: Stylus Records / Ignition Records
Catalogue Number: 5053723008018
Country: UK & Europe
Original Release Year: 2015
Pressing Year: 2015 First Vinyl Pressing
Format: 180g Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Keep The Village Alive is the ninth studio album by Stereophonics and marked a triumphant return to the top of the UK charts for the Welsh rock band. Released in September 2015, the album features the singles "C'est La Vie", "I Wanna Get Lost With You" and "Song For The Summer". Combining energetic rock anthems with reflective songwriting, the album became the band's first UK number-one album since 2007 and their sixth overall.

Pressing Notes

Original 2015 first vinyl pressing released on Stylus Records under exclusive licence to Ignition Records. Issued on heavyweight 180g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve, first press copies were produced during the modern vinyl resurgence and remain sought after by Stereophonics collectors. Unlike many of the band's earlier albums, Keep The Village Alive received a dedicated vinyl release on its original release date of 11 September 2015.

Track Listing

Side A

C'est La Vie
White Lies
Sing Little Sister
I Wanna Get Lost With You
Song For The Summer

Side B

Fight Or Flight
My Hero
Sunny
Into The World
Mr And Mrs Smith
Matrix / Runout

Side A: 5053723008018 A
Side B: 5053723008018 B

Additional Information
Original 2015 first vinyl pressing
180g heavyweight vinyl
Gatefold sleeve
Features "C'est La Vie" and "I Wanna Get Lost With You"
Stereo pressing
UK No.1 album
Produced by Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe
Modern Stereophonics collectible
Condition

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)
Record: Excellent (EX)
Inner Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.