{"product_id":"the-wood-children-shopaholic-vinyl","title":"The Wood Children - Shopaholic Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Wood Children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Shopaholic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Demon Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: FIEND 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1989 UK First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShopaholic is the only full-length album by Manchester indie outfit The Wood Children. Released in 1989, it perfectly captures the flourishing British independent music scene of the late 1980s, combining jangly guitars, psychedelic influences and melodic alternative rock. Although overlooked upon its original release, the album has since developed a loyal cult following and is now regarded as one of the hidden gems of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1989 UK first pressing on Demon Records, catalogue number FIEND 155. This copy features the desirable A1\/B1 first-cut matrices together with the original etched runout messages \"Can You Afford This?\" and \"Can You Live Without It?\", confirming it as the earliest UK issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased during the final years before compact discs became the dominant music format, Shopaholic was pressed in relatively modest quantities. Original UK first pressings are now increasingly difficult to find and remain highly sought after by collectors of Manchester, indie and alternative rock vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFine By Me\u003cbr\u003e\nTalk About Yourself Again\u003cbr\u003e\nVat Of Tea\u003cbr\u003e\nMannipple\u003cbr\u003e\nCan't Stand The Sound Of My Own Voice\u003cbr\u003e\nPollute My Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpitaph For Miss World\u003cbr\u003e\nWorlds Apart\u003cbr\u003e\nHeroin(e)\u003cbr\u003e\nGolden Mine\u003cbr\u003e\nYou Cheated Me\u003cbr\u003e\nHeart Of The Matter\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: FIEND 155 A1 — \"Can You Afford This?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: FIEND 155 B1 — \"Can You Live Without It?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut A1\/B1 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal etched runout inscriptions\u003cbr\u003e\nDemon Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number FIEND 155\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal picture inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nManchester indie rock\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Fine By Me\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Vat Of Tea\u003cbr\u003e\nCult late-1980s indie album\u003cbr\u003e\nIncreasingly collectible UK pressing\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\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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or 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 only 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 surface marks and signs of use, 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. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders 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":57325352681845,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/001F655A-5157-4767-8218-781DFD2CFE39.jpg?v=1782737318","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-wood-children-shopaholic-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}