{"product_id":"badfinger-ass-vinyl","title":"Badfinger - Ass Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Badfinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Ass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Apple Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SW-3411\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1973 US First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAss is the fifth studio album by Badfinger and the band's final release on Apple Records. Originally issued in 1973, the album marked the end of Badfinger's association with the label and features a harder-edged sound than its predecessors while retaining the group's trademark melodic songwriting. Highlights include Apple Of My Eye, Blind Owl, Get Away, When I Say and the epic closing track Timeless. Although commercially overlooked on release, the album has since become a cult favourite among fans of power pop and classic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1973 US first pressing on Apple Records, catalogue number SW-3411. This copy features the SW-1-3411 F2 \/ SW-2-3411 F2 matrix combination, identifying it as an early Capitol Records pressing from the album's original production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased shortly before Badfinger's move to Warner Bros., Ass was the last original non-Beatles album issued by Apple Records. Early US pressings are prized for their warm analogue sound and original Apple packaging, making them increasingly desirable among Badfinger and Apple collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApple Of My Eye\u003cbr\u003e\nGet Away\u003cbr\u003e\nIcicles\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Winner\u003cbr\u003e\nBlind Owl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstitution\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen I Say\u003cbr\u003e\nCowboy\u003cbr\u003e\nI Can Love You\u003cbr\u003e\nTimeless\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: SW-1-3411 F2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: SW-2-3411 F2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal US first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nApple Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SW-3411\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly F2 \/ F2 Capitol matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Apple label\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Apple Of My Eye\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Blind Owl, Get Away, When I Say and Timeless\u003cbr\u003e\nFinal Badfinger album released on Apple Records\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333060731253,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/FA2578EC-3424-44E5-A956-8B8A6AE096D4.jpg?v=1782914305","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/badfinger-ass-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}