The Beat - I Just Can't Stop It In Original Shrink Vinyl

Artist: The Beat

Title: I Just Can't Stop It

Label: Go-Feet Records

Catalogue Number: BEAT 001

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

I Just Can't Stop It is the outstanding debut album from The Beat (known as The English Beat in North America) and one of the defining records of the British 2 Tone movement. Released in 1980, the album seamlessly blends ska, reggae, punk, pop and soul into an energetic and socially conscious collection of songs. Featuring the hit singles Mirror In The Bathroom, Hands Off... She's Mine, Best Friend, Can't Get Used To Losing You and Tears Of A Clown, it remains one of the most influential British albums of the era.

Pressing Notes

Original 1980 UK early pressing on Go-Feet Records, catalogue number BEAT 001. This copy features the BEAT 1 A1 / BEAT 1 B2 matrix combination, comprising a first-cut Side One and an early recut Side Two from the album's original production period.

Produced by Bob Sargeant, early UK pressings are celebrated for their lively analogue sound and remain highly sought after by collectors of ska, 2 Tone and new wave. Complete copies with the original picture inner sleeve are increasingly difficult to find in strong condition.

Track Listing

Side One

Mirror In The Bathroom
Hands Off... She's Mine
Two Swords
Twist & Crawl
Rough Rider
Click Click

Side Two

Big Shot
Whine & Grine / Stand Down Margaret
Noise In This World
Can't Get Used To Losing You
Best Friend
Jackpot
Matrix / Runout

Side One: BEAT 1 A1

Side Two: BEAT 1 B2

Additional Information
Original UK early pressing
Go-Feet Records
Catalogue number BEAT 001
First-cut A1 / early B2 matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Produced by Bob Sargeant
Original picture inner sleeve
Features Mirror In The Bathroom
Includes Hands Off... She's Mine, Best Friend, Can't Get Used To Losing You, Twist & Crawl and Stand Down Margaret
Landmark British ska / 2 Tone album
Highly collectible UK analogue 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 only 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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