Shed Seven - A Maximum High First Press Vinyl

Artist: Shed Seven

Title: A Maximum High

Label: Polydor Records

Catalogue Number: 531039-1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1996

Pressing Year: 1996 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

A Maximum High is the second studio album by York indie rock band Shed Seven, released in April 1996. Produced by Chris Sheldon, the album saw the band develop their energetic guitar-driven sound and became one of the defining releases of the mid-1990s Britpop era.

The album reached No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart and produced five UK Top 40 singles: Where Have You Been Tonight?, Getting Better, Going For Gold, On Standby and Bully Boy. Going For Gold became the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1996 UK Polydor vinyl pressing, catalogue number 531039-1. Original copies are increasingly sought after, with the album having been unavailable on vinyl for many years before later reissues. The original pressing includes the 16-page lyric booklet.

Track Listing
Side One
Getting Better
Magic Streets
Where Have You Been Tonight?
Going For Gold
On Standby
Out By My Side
Side Two
Lies
This Day Was Ours
Ladyman
Falling From The Sky
Bully Boy
Parallel Lines
Additional Information
Original 1996 UK Pressing
Polydor Records
Catalogue Number: 531039-1
Original Picture Sleeve
Original 16-Page Lyric Booklet
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Chris Sheldon
Features Going For Gold, Getting Better, Where Have You Been Tonight?, On Standby and Bully Boy
Reached No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart
Five UK Top 40 singles
Going For Gold reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart
A highly regarded album from the height of the Britpop era
Original vinyl pressing is increasingly collectible
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve / Lyric Booklet: 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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