The Only Ones - Baby's Got A Gun Vinyl

Artist: The Only Ones

Title: Baby's Got A Gun

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue Number: CBS 84089

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Baby's Got A Gun is the third and final studio album by The Only Ones, released in 1980. Building on the band's unique blend of punk, power pop and classic rock, the album showcases Peter Perrett's distinctive songwriting and guitar-driven sound while taking a more polished and melodic approach than its predecessors. The album has since become a cult favourite among fans of British post-punk and new wave.

Featuring standout tracks including Oh Lucinda (Love Becomes A Habit), The Happy Pilgrim, Why Don't You Kill Yourself?, Me And My Shadow, The Big Sleep and My Way Out Of Here, Baby's Got A Gun remains an underrated gem in the band's catalogue.

Pressing Notes

Original 1980 UK pressing on CBS Records, catalogue number CBS 84089.

Released in May 1980, this original UK edition was issued with an illustrated lyric/credits insert, which is often missing from surviving copies. Original UK CBS pressings are highly regarded for their excellent analogue sound quality and remain the most desirable edition of the album for collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

The Happy Pilgrim
Why Don't You Kill Yourself?
Me And My Shadow
Deadly Nightshade
Strange Mouth
The Big Sleep

Side Two

Oh Lucinda (Love Becomes A Habit)
Re-Union
Trouble In The World
Castle Built On Sand
Fools
My Way Out Of Here
Additional Information
Original 1980 UK pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue number CBS 84089
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Includes original lyric/credits insert
Features Oh Lucinda (Love Becomes A Habit)
Includes The Happy Pilgrim
Features Why Don't You Kill Yourself?
Includes The Big Sleep
Features My Way Out Of Here
Classic British post-punk and power pop album
Essential The Only Ones vinyl
Highly collectible original UK 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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