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Gregory Isaacs Night Nurse 1982 MLPS 9721 OG US First Press

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Gregory Isaacs Night Nurse 1982 MLPS 9721 OG US First Press
**OG US FIRST PRESS**

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG- (has seam unglue. See picture)
Inner Sleeve: Generic
Record: VG (strong VG)
MLPS 9721

We conservatively grade our records.
**LP Video.  The video offers an extremely close-up view of the LP condition, filmed just a few inches away. The close-up magnifies any small marks or lines, allowing you to see even minor imperfections that might not be noticeable from a normal vi

Gregory Isaacs – Night Nurse (1982, Original US First Pressing, Mango Records, Catalog #: MLPS 9721) is a landmark reggae album that solidified Gregory Isaacs' reputation as the "Cool Ruler." Known for its smooth production and Isaacs' soulful voice, this album is a cornerstone of lovers rock reggae, featuring timeless tracks and emotionally charged lyrics.

Key Details:

  • Artist: Gregory Isaacs
  • Album Title: Night Nurse
  • Release Year: 1982
  • Label: Mango Records
  • Catalog Number: MLPS 9721
  • Genre: Reggae, Lovers Rock

Tracklist:

  1. Night Nurse
  2. Stranger in Town
  3. Objection Overruled
  4. Hot Stepper
  5. Cool Down the Pace
  6. Material Man
  7. Not the Way
  8. Sad to Know (You're Leaving)

Notable Features:

  • Iconic Title Track: Night Nurse is one of Gregory Isaacs' most famous songs, blending sultry vocals with a hypnotic rhythm.
  • Emotive Themes: Tracks explore themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience, resonating deeply with fans of lovers rock and reggae.
  • Production Quality: Features lush arrangements and top-tier production by the legendary duo Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.

An original US first pressing of Night Nurse is a prized addition for reggae collectors and fans, showcasing Gregory Isaacs at his peak with one of the genre's most celebrated albums.


Record grading:

  • Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

  • Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

  • Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

  • Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

  • Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

  • Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

  • Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

  • Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

  • Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

  • Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

  • Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.