P.I.L. First Issue: US Version - RSD 2025 UK Vinyl LP
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P.I.L. First Issue: US Version (Record Store Day 2025 UK/EU limited edition 6-track vinyl LP. Originally released in 1978 by Virgin Records. An alternative version of "First Issue" was initially intended for release by Warner Bros. in 1979, but it never saw the light of day. It was thought the recordings were lost. However, the misfiled tape was later accidentally discovered in the Warner Brothers vault in the USA and features mixes and re-recordings of tracks from the original debut. These mixes were created during the 1979 sessions for "Metal Box” and even includes "Swan Lake” (aka "Death Disco") from the album. Picture sleeve with photo/credit insert. The sleeve remains in the open shrink with hype-sticker. A Near Mint copy )
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
"First Issue" is the debut album by PiL, originally released in 1978 by Virgin Records. An alternative version of "First Issue" was initially intended for release by Warner Bros. in 1979, but it never saw the light of day. It was thought the recordings were lost. However, the misfiled tape was later accidentally discovered in the Warner Brothers vault in the USA and features mixes and re-recordings of tracks from the original debut. These mixes were created during the 1979 sessions for "Metal Box” and even includes "Swan Lake” (aka "Death Disco") from the album.
The intention behind the original release was to prevent further importing of the Virgin UK edition into the US. This strategy also aimed to create a unique enough release for the Warner Bros. territories so it could stand out in terms of sales. This version of "First Issue" has never been released and the release includes different sleeve artwork compared to the original version.
Side A
Theme
Annalisa
Side B
Public Image
Low Life
Attack
Swan Lake
Artist - P.I.L. (click link for complete listing)
Title - First Issue: US Version (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2025
Original Year of Release - 2025
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - UMR
Catalogue No - 7535289 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve, Record Store Day
Barcode - 602475352891
Condition - This item is brand new. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - PILLPFI872675
Alternative Names - Pil, Public Image Ltd..
Related Artists - Brian Brain, Cash Pussies, CBI, Fantastic Planet, Four Be Two, Glen Matlock, Hot Club, Jamie Reid, John Lydon, Julien Temple, Lightning Raiders, Rich Kids, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, The Ex Pistols, The Greedies, The International Swingers, The Lydons And The O'Donnells, The Professionals, The Spectres (80'S), The Vicious White Kids, Timezone, Vivenne Westwood.
GENRES
Punk.
REFERENCE
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RareVinyl.com Reference Number - PILLPFI872675
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
"First Issue" is the debut album by PiL, originally released in 1978 by Virgin Records. An alternative version of "First Issue" was initially intended for release by Warner Bros. in 1979, but it never saw the light of day. It was thought the recordings were lost. However, the misfiled tape was later accidentally discovered in the Warner Brothers vault in the USA and features mixes and re-recordings of tracks from the original debut. These mixes were created during the 1979 sessions for "Metal Box” and even includes "Swan Lake” (aka "Death Disco") from the album.
The intention behind the original release was to prevent further importing of the Virgin UK edition into the US. This strategy also aimed to create a unique enough release for the Warner Bros. territories so it could stand out in terms of sales. This version of "First Issue" has never been released and the release includes different sleeve artwork compared to the original version.
Side A
Theme
Annalisa
Side B
Public Image
Low Life
Attack
Swan Lake
Artist - P.I.L. (click link for complete listing)
Title - First Issue: US Version (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2025
Original Year of Release - 2025
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - UMR
Catalogue No - 7535289 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve, Record Store Day
Barcode - 602475352891
Condition - This item is brand new. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - PILLPFI872675
Alternative Names - Pil, Public Image Ltd..
Related Artists - Brian Brain, Cash Pussies, CBI, Fantastic Planet, Four Be Two, Glen Matlock, Hot Club, Jamie Reid, John Lydon, Julien Temple, Lightning Raiders, Rich Kids, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, The Ex Pistols, The Greedies, The International Swingers, The Lydons And The O'Donnells, The Professionals, The Spectres (80'S), The Vicious White Kids, Timezone, Vivenne Westwood.
GENRES
Punk.
REFERENCE
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - PILLPFI872675
SELL TO US
Got vinyl records, CDs or music memorabilia to sell? – Sell to us at our buying site https://vinyl-wanted.com