The Jam - Setting Sons Vinyl

Artist: The Jam

Title: Setting Sons

Label: Polydor Records

Catalogue Number: POLD 5028

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Setting Sons is the fourth studio album by The Jam and is widely regarded as one of the band's finest recordings. Released in 1979, it marked a significant progression in Paul Weller's songwriting, combining the band's trademark mod revival energy with more ambitious themes and arrangements.

Originally conceived as a concept album, Setting Sons explores friendship, loss and the changing face of Britain while delivering some of the band's most memorable performances. Featuring the hit singles The Eton Rifles and Smithers-Jones, alongside standout tracks such as Thick As Thieves, Little Boy Soldiers, Private Hell and Wasteland, the album remains a cornerstone of British new wave and mod revival.

A classic album from one of Britain's most influential bands and an essential addition to any vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Early 1979 UK Polydor Records pressing, catalogue number POLD 5028.

This copy features the A1/B3 matrix combination and is housed in the later non-embossed sleeve with the track listing printed on the reverse, distinguishing it from the earliest embossed sleeve edition.

Produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, Setting Sons became The Jam's first Top 10 album and includes the band's breakthrough hit The Eton Rifles.

Early UK Polydor pressings remain highly regarded for their analogue sound quality and continue to be sought after by collectors of The Jam and classic British rock.

Track Listing

Side One

Girl On The Phone
Thick As Thieves
Private Hell
Little Boy Soldiers
Wasteland

Side Two

Burning Sky
Smithers-Jones
Saturday's Kids
The Eton Rifles
Heat Wave
Additional Information
Early 1979 UK pressing
Polydor Records
Catalogue number POLD 5028
A1/B3 matrix combination
Non-embossed sleeve
Track listing printed on rear sleeve
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
Fourth studio album by The Jam
Features The Eton Rifles
Includes Smithers-Jones
Features Thick As Thieves
Includes Private Hell
Classic mod revival and new wave album
Highly collectible UK Polydor pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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