Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction Banned Sleeve Vinyl

Artist: Guns N' Roses

Title: Appetite For Destruction (Original "Banned" Cover)

Label: Geffen Records

Catalogue Number: WX 125

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1987

Pressing Year: 1987 UK First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Appetite For Destruction is the explosive debut album by Guns N' Roses and one of the best-selling rock albums of all time. Released in 1987, the album propelled the band to international stardom with its raw blend of hard rock, blues and heavy metal. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and remains one of the defining rock records of the 1980s.

Featuring legendary tracks including Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O' Mine, Paradise City, Mr. Brownstone, It's So Easy and Nightrain, the album is widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums ever released.

Pressing Notes

Original 1987 UK first pressing on Geffen Records, catalogue number WX 125.

This sought-after first issue features the Robert Williams painted cover artwork, commonly referred to by collectors as the "banned sleeve". Following retailer objections to the original artwork, Geffen quickly replaced it with the now-famous cross and skulls design. Copies retaining the original sleeve were only available for a short period and have become one of the most collectible variants of the album.

Track Listing

Side One

Welcome To The Jungle
It's So Easy
Nightrain
Out Ta Get Me
Mr. Brownstone
Paradise City

Side Two

My Michelle
Think About You
Sweet Child O' Mine
You're Crazy
Anything Goes
Rocket Queen
Additional Information
Original 1987 UK first pressing
Geffen Records
Catalogue Number WX 125
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Original Robert Williams artwork
Commonly known as the "Banned Sleeve"
Features Welcome To The Jungle
Includes Sweet Child O' Mine
Features Paradise City
Includes Nightrain
Features Mr. Brownstone
One of the best-selling rock albums of all time
Highly collectible first 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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