{"product_id":"blondie-the-best-of-original-vinyl","title":"Blondie - The Best Of Original Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Blondie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Best Of Blondie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Chrysalis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CDLTV 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK 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\u003eThe Best Of Blondie is the band's first official greatest hits compilation, bringing together fourteen of the defining singles that established Blondie as one of the most influential bands of the new wave era. Released in 1981, the album features classics including Heart Of Glass, Atomic, Call Me, The Tide Is High, Dreaming and Rapture, making it an essential collection of the group's groundbreaking recordings. The UK edition also includes several exclusive mixes prepared especially for this compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1981 UK first pressing on Chrysalis Records, catalogue number CDLTV 1. First issues were supplied in a glossy picture sleeve complete with a large fold-out Debbie Harry poster and a custom hype sticker on many copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and became one of Blondie's biggest-selling releases. Early UK pressings are renowned for their excellent analogue sound quality and remain highly sought after, particularly when complete with the original poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Of Glass (Special Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\nDenis\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tide Is High\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Flesh (Special Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\nSunday Girl (Special Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\nDreaming\u003cbr\u003e\nHanging On The Telephone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRapture (Special Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\nPicture This\u003cbr\u003e\nUnion City Blue\u003cbr\u003e\n(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear\u003cbr\u003e\nCall Me\u003cbr\u003e\nAtomic\u003cbr\u003e\nRip Her To Shreds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nChrysalis Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number CDLTV 1\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginally issued with Debbie Harry fold-out poster\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures exclusive compilation mixes\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Heart Of Glass\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Atomic, Call Me, The Tide Is High, Rapture and Dreaming\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential new wave compilation\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK 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. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders 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":57330465374581,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/75C36A10-D5ED-4BAF-AFDD-60B662EDE70B.jpg?v=1782916070","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/blondie-the-best-of-original-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}