Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG for Sale

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Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG For Sale

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Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG:
$23.80

Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG

Item Specifics

Artist: Grace Jones
Title: Do Or Die / Comme Un Oiseau Qui S'envole (12" Maxi-Single)
Label: Island Records
Catalog Number: IS 1008 / IS 1008-A SP / IS 1008-B SP
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Release Year: 1978
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco, Euro-Disco, 70s Dancefloor, Studio 54 Classics, Garage Classic
Features: US Original 1978 1st Pressing, 12" Maxi-Single, Mastered at Sterling Sound NYC (STERLING Stamped), Cut by Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez (TM/JR Etched), Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation (SP), Produced & Mixed by Tom Moulton (Beam Junction), Arranged by John Davis, Iconic Cover Artwork by Richard Bernstein, Classic Blue Island Center Labels

Description

Vintage Original 1978 Island Records Euro-Disco & Studio 54 Landmark 12" Maxi-Single (US 1st Pressing / Mastered at Sterling Sound NYC by Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez STERLING TM/JR / Specialty SP / Richard Bernstein Cover Art)

Authentic vintage original 1978 US Island Records first pressing 12" vinyl maxi-single Do Or Die by disco and pop-culture icon Grace Jones (IS 1008).

Musical, Creative & Production Highlights:

Peak Era Tom Moulton Disco Masterpiece: Produced and mixed by the father of the 12-inch disco mix Tom Moulton (Beam Junction Productions) and arranged by John Davis, capturing Grace Jones during her legendary late-70s NYC club reign.
Studio 54 & Paradise Garage Dancefloor Anthems:
- Side A: "Do Or Die" (6:15) — monumental, extended 6-minute symphonic disco powerhouse with driving basslines, lush orchestrations, and Grace's commanding vocal presence (#3 Billboard Disco Action).
- Side B: "Comme Un Oiseau Qui S'envole" (4:30) — sophisticated, sultry French-language Euro-disco chanson.
Mastered at Sterling Sound NYC (STERLING TM/JR): Features the machine-stamped STERLING mark alongside hand-etched TM/JR (Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez) in the runouts, delivering massive analog bass punch, wide dynamic headroom, and crystal-clear horn/string separation.
Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation (SP): Denoted by the SP label code and circled SP deadwax logo, ensuring premium vinyl purity.
Iconic Cover Artwork: Housed in its recognizable picture sleeve illustrated by legendary Andy Warhol's Interview artist Richard Bernstein, depicting Grace in her signature futuristic cyber-glam helmet.

Technical Data

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched / Stamped): IS 1008 A TM/JR (SP) [Etched] STERLING [Machine Stamped]
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched / Stamped): IS 1008 B TM/JR (SP) [Etched] STERLING [Machine Stamped]
Mastering Facility & Engineers: Sterling Sound, New York, NY (Tom Moulton & José Rodriguez TM/JR etched / STERLING stamped)
Pressing Plant ID: Specialty Records Corporation, Olyphant, PA (SP suffix on labels & runout logo)
Producer & Mix: Produced by Tom Moulton for Beam Junction Prod. ("A Tom Moulton Mix")
Arranger: John Davis
Mastering Engineer: Jose Rodriguez
Cover Illustration: Richard Bernstein
Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM
Format: 12" Vinyl Single / Maxi-Single, Stereo
Record Label: ℗ 1978 Island Records Inc. (IS 1008)

Condition Report

Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, center labels, deadwax runouts, and outer picture jacket.

Vinyl: VG+ (clean glossy vinyl surface with deep shine, clean audio grooves, crisp blue Island center labels).
Cover: VG- / VG (intact original picture jacket with solid seams, showing authentic vintage edge wear, corner softening, and light surface rubbing on the rear; vibrant front illustration).
You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

SIDE A (IS 1008 / IS 1008-A SP / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

Do Or Die (Words: Jack Robinson / Music: James Bolden) — 6:15
Produced by Tom Moulton for Beam Junction Prod. / "A Tom Moulton Mix" / Arranged by John Davis / Mastered by Jose Rodriguez / Published by Savi Music (BMI)

SIDE B (IS 1008 / IS 1008-B SP / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

Comme Un Oiseau Qui S'envole (French Lyrics: J.C. Cosson / Music: Gil Slavin) — 4:30
Produced by Tom Moulton for Beam Junction Prod. / "A Tom Moulton Mix" / Arranged by John Davis / Mastered by Jose Rodriguez / Published by Criterion Music Corp. / Davira Div. (ASCAP)

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Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG For Sale

Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG: $23.80

Grace Jones Do Or Die 12" 1978 US Orig Island IS 1008 Sterling TM/JR Disco OG:
$23.80