The Only Ones - The Only Ones Vinyl

Artist: The Only Ones

Title: The Only Ones

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue Number: CBS 82830

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1978

Pressing Year: 1978 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Only Ones is the outstanding debut album from London rock band The Only Ones, blending punk, power pop and classic rock into one of the defining albums of the late 1970s.

Released in 1978, the album is best known for the timeless classic Another Girl, Another Planet, a song widely regarded as one of the greatest singles of the punk and new wave era. Alongside it are superb tracks including The Whole Of The Law, Breaking Down, City Of Fun, Lovers Of Today and The Beast.

With Peter Perrett's distinctive songwriting and guitar-driven sound, The Only Ones has earned cult status and remains an essential album for fans of British punk and power pop.

Pressing Notes

Original 1978 UK pressing on CBS Records, catalogue number CBS 82830.

Produced by The Only Ones with Robert Ash, the album was engineered in part by the then up-and-coming Steve Lillywhite. Original UK CBS pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound and remain the most desirable editions of this influential debut album. The album reached No. 56 on the UK Albums Chart.

Track Listing

Side One

The Whole Of The Law
Another Girl, Another Planet
Breaking Down
City Of Fun
The Beast

Side Two

Creature Of Doom
It's The Truth
Language Problem
No Peace For The Wicked
The Immortal Story
Additional Information
Original 1978 UK pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue number CBS 82830
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by The Only Ones and Robert Ash
Engineered by Steve Lillywhite
Features Another Girl, Another Planet
Includes The Whole Of The Law
Features Breaking Down
Includes City Of Fun
Features The Beast
Classic British punk and power pop album
Essential 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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