The Damned - Anything Pop Up Sleeve Vinyl

Artist: The Damned

Title: Anything

Label: MCA Records

Catalogue Number: MCG 6035

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Anything is the seventh studio album by The Damned, released in 1986. Showcasing a more melodic gothic rock and alternative sound while retaining the band's trademark edge, the album features memorable songwriting from Dave Vanian, Roman Jugg, Bryn Merrick and Rat Scabies. It remains a favourite amongst fans of the band's mid-1980s output.

Featuring standout tracks including Alone Again Or, Anything, In Dulce Decorum, Gigolo and The Portrait, the album has become an increasingly sought-after release for collectors of classic British punk and gothic rock.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK MCA Records pressing, catalogue number MCG 6035. This edition is housed in the highly collectible pop-up sleeve, featuring the elaborate three-dimensional front cover unique to the original UK release. The fragile nature of the pop-up construction means complete, undamaged copies are becoming increasingly scarce, making them especially desirable amongst Damned collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

Anything
Alone Again Or
The Portrait
Cemetary Mincing
In Dulce Decorum

Side Two

Gigolo
Gun Fury (Of Riot Forces)
High Cost Of Living
The Missing Link
The Shadow Of Love
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK pressing
MCA Records
Catalogue Number MCG 6035
Original pop-up sleeve
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Jon Kelly
Features Alone Again Or
Includes Anything
Features Gigolo
Includes The Shadow Of Love
Highly collectible original UK edition
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

All 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.