{"product_id":"the-style-council-lodgers-japanese-press-with-obi-vinyl","title":"The Style Council - Lodgers Japanese Press With Obi Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Style Council Featuring Dee C. Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Lodgers (Or She Was Only A Shopkeeper's Daughter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Polydor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 13MM 7025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1985 Japanese Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl EP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 45 RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1985 Japanese pressing on Polydor, catalogue number 13MM 7025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lodgers (Extended Mix)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Boss Groove (Live)\u003cbr\u003e\nMove On Up (Live)\u003cbr\u003e\nYou're The Best Thing (Live)\u003cbr\u003e\nMoney-Go-Round \/ Soul Deep \/ Strength Of Your Nature (Live)\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1985 Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nPolydor\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number 13MM 7025\u003cbr\u003e\n12\" EP\u003cbr\u003e\n45 RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nComplete with original Obi strip\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Japanese insert\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures the Extended Mix of The Lodgers\u003cbr\u003e\nFour exclusive live recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh-quality Japanese pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible complete edition\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObi Strip: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57369741558133,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/9486C61D-BC5B-40F9-8953-7A65DB73872B.jpg?v=1784561241","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-style-council-lodgers-japanese-press-with-obi-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}