Earcom 2 - Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Earcom 2: Contradiction

Label: Fast Product

Catalogue Number: FAST 9B

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl EP

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

Earcom 2: Contradiction is one of the most important post-punk compilations ever released. Issued in October 1979 on Edinburgh's influential Fast Product label, the six-track EP brought together recordings by Joy Division, Basczax and Thursdays, capturing the energy and innovation of the emerging post-punk scene.

The EP is especially prized for its two exclusive Joy Division recordings, Autosuggestion and From Safety To Where...?, both recorded during the Unknown Pleasures sessions with Martin Hannett. These tracks later appeared on Substance, but their debut was on this landmark release.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK pressing on Fast Product, catalogue number FAST 9B.

Pressed in France by DFI and housed in a distinctive picture sleeve with the original printed inner sleeve, the record also features legendary Porky Prime Cut mastering on one side with the characteristic run-out etchings. As one of the final Fast Product releases, original UK pressings are highly sought after by collectors of Joy Division and post-punk vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

Joy Division – Autosuggestion
Joy Division – From Safety To Where...?
Thursdays – (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Side Two

Thursdays – Perfection
Basczax – Celluloid Love
Basczax – Karleearn Photography
Additional Information
Original 1979 UK pressing
Fast Product
Catalogue number FAST 9B
12" vinyl EP
45 RPM
Features exclusive early Joy Division recordings
Includes Autosuggestion
Includes From Safety To Where...?
Features Basczax and Thursdays
Produced by Martin Hannett (Joy Division tracks)
Essential post-punk compilation
Highly collectible original UK 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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