{"product_id":"guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction-banned-sleeve-vinyl","title":"Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction Banned Sleeve Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Guns N' Roses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Appetite For Destruction (Original \"Banned\" Cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Geffen Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: WX 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1987 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\u003eAppetite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1987 UK first pressing on Geffen Records, catalogue number WX 125.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome To The Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's So Easy\u003cbr\u003e\nNightrain\u003cbr\u003e\nOut Ta Get Me\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Brownstone\u003cbr\u003e\nParadise City\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMy Michelle\u003cbr\u003e\nThink About You\u003cbr\u003e\nSweet Child O' Mine\u003cbr\u003e\nYou're Crazy\u003cbr\u003e\nAnything Goes\u003cbr\u003e\nRocket Queen\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1987 UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nGeffen Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number WX 125\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Robert Williams artwork\u003cbr\u003e\nCommonly known as the \"Banned Sleeve\"\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Welcome To The Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Sweet Child O' Mine\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Paradise City\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Nightrain\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Mr. Brownstone\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the best-selling rock albums of all time\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible first 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":57362687656309,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/15561660-C3FD-4F40-AB3D-99CABA2865EF.jpg?v=1784289218","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction-banned-sleeve-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}