The Style Council - Lodgers Japanese Press With Obi Vinyl

Artist: The Style Council Featuring Dee C. Lee

Title: The Lodgers (Or She Was Only A Shopkeeper's Daughter)

Label: Polydor

Catalogue Number: 13MM 7025

Country: Japan

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 Japanese Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl EP

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

The Lodgers (Or She Was Only A Shopkeeper's Daughter) is one of The Style Council's most memorable singles, taken from the UK No. 1 album Our Favourite Shop. Written by Paul Weller and Mick Talbot, the song combines soulful pop with the band's sharp social commentary and features vocals from Dee C. Lee.

This sought-after Japanese pressing includes the extended version of The Lodgers alongside four exclusive live recordings, making it a desirable release for both Paul Weller collectors and fans of Japanese vinyl editions.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 Japanese pressing on Polydor, catalogue number 13MM 7025.

This edition was issued in a glossy picture sleeve complete with the original Japanese obi strip and insert. Japanese pressings are renowned for their exceptionally quiet, high-quality vinyl and superb manufacturing standards, while complete copies retaining the obi are considerably more collectible than those without it.

Track Listing

Side One

The Lodgers (Extended Mix)

Side Two

The Big Boss Groove (Live)
Move On Up (Live)
You're The Best Thing (Live)
Money-Go-Round / Soul Deep / Strength Of Your Nature (Live)
Additional Information
Original 1985 Japanese pressing
Polydor
Catalogue Number 13MM 7025
12" EP
45 RPM
Complete with original Obi strip
Includes Japanese insert
Features the Extended Mix of The Lodgers
Four exclusive live recordings
High-quality Japanese pressing
Highly collectible complete edition
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Obi Strip: 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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