{"product_id":"earcom-2-vinyl","title":"Earcom 2 - Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Earcom 2: Contradiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Fast Product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: FAST 9B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1979 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl EP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarcom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1979 UK pressing on Fast Product, catalogue number FAST 9B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoy Division – Autosuggestion\u003cbr\u003e\nJoy Division – From Safety To Where...?\u003cbr\u003e\nThursdays – (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThursdays – Perfection\u003cbr\u003e\nBasczax – Celluloid Love\u003cbr\u003e\nBasczax – Karleearn Photography\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1979 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFast Product\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number FAST 9B\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" vinyl EP\u003cbr\u003e\n45 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures exclusive early Joy Division recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Autosuggestion\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes From Safety To Where...?\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Basczax and Thursdays\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Martin Hannett (Joy Division tracks)\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential post-punk compilation\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original 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. 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":57354217128309,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/B9402B24-7A88-45B4-A1E9-94B9EB2F2C27.jpg?v=1784037425","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/earcom-2-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}