Sex Pistols - Better Live Than Dead Japanese Press Vinyl

Artist: Sex Pistols

Title: Better Live Than Dead

Label: VAP Records

Catalogue Number: 35161-25

Country: Japan

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 Japanese First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP + Bonus 7" EP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM (LP) / 33⅓ RPM (7" EP)

Description

Better Live Than Dead captures the Sex Pistols in their raw, incendiary early days with a live performance recorded at Burton-on-Trent on 24 September 1976, shortly before the band signed with Virgin Records. The recording perfectly documents the band's chaotic energy and the birth of the UK punk movement, making it one of the most sought-after live Sex Pistols releases.

Featuring explosive performances of Anarchy In The U.K., Pretty Vacant, No Feelings, Problems, Submission and Steppin' Stone, this Japanese edition is one of the most desirable versions of the recording.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 Japanese first pressing on VAP Records, catalogue number 35161-25. Limited to 10,000 copies, this edition was issued with an exclusive four-track bonus 7" EP, obi strip, Japanese lyric/insert and picture sleeve. The Japanese pressing is widely regarded as the definitive edition of Better Live Than Dead thanks to its superior pressing quality and exclusive packaging, making complete copies particularly sought after by collectors.

Track Listing

LP – Side One

Liar
Substitute
No Feelings
No Fun
Pretty Vacant
Problems

LP – Side Two

Anarchy In The U.K.
I Wanna Be Me
I'm A Lazy Sod
New York
Don't Give Me No Lip Child
(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
Submission

Bonus 7" EP

Satellite
Substitute
Steppin' Stone
Submission
Additional Information
Original 1986 Japanese first pressing
VAP Records
Catalogue Number 35161-25
Limited to 10,000 copies
LP with exclusive bonus 7" EP
Original obi strip
Japanese insert with lyrics and notes
33⅓ RPM
Live recording from Burton-on-Trent, 24 September 1976
Features Anarchy In The U.K.
Includes Pretty Vacant
Features No Feelings
Includes Submission
Highly collectible Japanese edition
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

7" EP: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Obi: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Insert: 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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