{"product_id":"the-stranglers-peaches-go-buddy-go-promo-with-the-blackmail-sleeve-single-vinyl","title":"The Stranglers - Peaches \/ Go Buddy Go Promo with the Blackmail Sleeve Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally Rare First press of Peaches \/ Go Buddy Go by the stranglers. Promo copy with the rare blackmail sleeve. Free 4 on the label and also on the matrix. Sleeve is VG+ and Record is EX+. A real Piece of punk history. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stranglers\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaches \/ Go Buddy Go\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Artists Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UP 36248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977 UK Promotional Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeaches\u003c\/em\u003e is the debut single by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stranglers\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released in 1977 and taken from their groundbreaking debut album \u003cem\u003eRattus Norvegicus\u003c\/em\u003e. Fusing punk attitude with reggae-influenced rhythms and Hugh Cornwell's unmistakable vocals, the single became one of the band's signature recordings and helped establish them as one of the most distinctive acts to emerge from the first wave of British punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked with \u003cstrong\u003eGo Buddy Go\u003c\/strong\u003e, this promotional UK pressing is a scarce and highly desirable issue. Featuring custom promotional labels stating \u003cstrong\u003e\"This Disc Is For Promotional Use Only\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was distributed to radio stations and music journalists ahead of the commercial release, making it a sought-after collectable for Stranglers fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1977 UK promotional pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Artists Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogue number \u003cstrong\u003eUP 36248\u003c\/strong\u003e. This rare advance copy features white promotional labels with the text \u003cstrong\u003e\"This Disc Is For Promotional Use Only\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"This is not the B side\"\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the A-side label, along with the scheduled release date of \u003cstrong\u003e6-5-77\u003c\/strong\u003e. Complete with its original company sleeve, promotional copies were produced in significantly smaller quantities than the standard commercial issue and are rarely encountered in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo Buddy Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1977 UK promotional pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnited Artists Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eUP 36248\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite promotional labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"This Disc Is For Promotional Use Only\" text on label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date printed as \u003cstrong\u003e6-5-77\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal United Artists company sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" Vinyl Single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Martin Rushent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003ePeaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003eGo Buddy Go\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the defining UK punk singles of 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScarce promotional issue produced prior to commercial release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible Stranglers promotional pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vinyl retains an excellent gloss with only light signs of handling. Labels are clean and the original United Artists company sleeve is present.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. 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