Jesus And Mary Chain - Automatic Vinyl

Artist: The Jesus And Mary Chain

Title: Automatic

Label: Blanco Y Negro Records

Catalogue Number: BYN 20W / 246 220-1

Country: United Kingdom / Europe

Original Release Year: 1989

Pressing Year: 1989 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Automatic is the third studio album by Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus And Mary Chain, released in October 1989. The album marked a move towards a harder, more direct rock sound while retaining the band's trademark noise-pop and psychedelic influences.

The album reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart and features some of the band's best-known tracks, including Blues From A Gun, Head On, Here Comes Alice, Half Way To Crazy and Gimme Hell.

Pressing Notes

This is the 1989 UK original pressing on Blanco Y Negro Records, catalogue BYN 20W / 246 220-1. The original LP was issued in a gatefold sleeve with a printed inner sleeve. The 10-track UK/European vinyl configuration is documented with the catalogue number 246 220-1.

Track Listing
Side One
Here Comes Alice
Coast To Coast
Blues From A Gun
Between Planets
UV Ray
Side Two
Her Way Of Praying
Head On
Take It
Half Way To Crazy
Gimme Hell
Additional Information
Original 1989 UK Pressing
Blanco Y Negro Records
Catalogue Number: BYN 20W / 246 220-1
Gatefold Picture Sleeve
Printed Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
10-track album
Features Head On, Blues From A Gun, Here Comes Alice and Half Way To Crazy
Reached No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart
Classic late-1980s alternative rock and noise-pop album
Highly desirable original Jesus And Mary Chain 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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