{"product_id":"iggy-pop-the-idiot-vinyl","title":"Iggy Pop - The Idiot Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Iggy Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Idiot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: RCA Victor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: APL1-2275\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1977 US Original 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 Idiot is Iggy Pop's groundbreaking debut solo album and one of the defining records of the late 1970s. Recorded during his celebrated Berlin period with David Bowie, the album marked a dramatic departure from the raw sound of The Stooges, embracing darker atmospheres, electronic textures and experimental songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1977, the album features some of Iggy Pop's most influential recordings, including Nightclubbing, China Girl, Sister Midnight, Funtime, Dum Dum Boys and Mass Production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti, The Idiot became a hugely influential album, inspiring generations of post-punk, gothic rock and alternative artists while remaining one of Iggy Pop's greatest achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1977 US pressing on RCA Victor, catalogue number APL1-2275.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Château d'Hérouville in France before being completed at Hansa Studio in Berlin, The Idiot captures the beginning of Iggy Pop and David Bowie's celebrated Berlin collaborations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal US RCA Victor pressings are highly regarded for their powerful analogue sound and remain among the most sought-after editions of this landmark album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSister Midnight\u003cbr\u003e\nNightclubbing\u003cbr\u003e\nFuntime\u003cbr\u003e\nBaby\u003cbr\u003e\nChina Girl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDum Dum Boys\u003cbr\u003e\nTiny Girls\u003cbr\u003e\nMass Production\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1977 US pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRCA Victor\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number APL1-2275\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti\u003cbr\u003e\nRecorded at Château d'Hérouville and Hansa Studio, Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Nightclubbing\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes China Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Sister Midnight\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Funtime\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Dum Dum Boys\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Mass Production\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark proto-punk and art rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential Iggy Pop vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original US 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":57352506278261,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/E59744A1-7301-44F9-8CC1-77D31B4AD0D5.jpg?v=1783947640","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/iggy-pop-the-idiot-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}