Copeland, Stewart - Rhythmatist (Translucent Blue Vinyl) (RSD 2026)
Copeland, Stewart - Rhythmatist (Translucent Blue Vinyl) (RSD 2026)
Format: Vinyl LP
UPC: 5014797913424
Release Date: 04/18/26
Condition: N
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Event: RECORD STORE DAY 2026
Release Date: 4/18/2026
Format: LP
Label: Demon Records
Quantity: 1200
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release
Reissued on vinyl for the first time since it’s original release, to celebrate its recent 40th anniversary in 2025, this groundbreaking project and album is pressed on translucent blue vinyl for the first time exclusively for Record Store Day.
Every copy of this vinyl repressing also comes with an exclusive art print signed personally by Stewart Copeland exclusively for Record Store Day.
Following the breakup of The Police, their drummer Stewart Copeland undertook a musical odyssey through the heart of Africa in search of the roots of rock & roll. Originally released as both a film, (directed and produced by Jean-Pierre Dutilleux) and album in 1985, The Rhythmatist preceded the release of Graceland by Paul Simon which was to follow in 1986.
The album, produced by Stewart along with Jeff Seitz, featured the singles Koteja (Oh Bolilla) featuring Ray Lema, a major figure in world music himself, as well as Gong Rock.
Never repressed since its original release, the brand new edition comes with exclusive refreshed artwork and is newly mastered from the original master tapes by Phil Kinrade at Air Studios.
Tracklist
SIDE ONE
Koteja (Oh Bolilla)
Brazzaville
Liberte
Coco
Kemba
SIDE TWO
Samburu Sunset
Gong Rock
Franco
Serengeti Long Walk
African Dream
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GRADING
GRADING
Yellow Racket assigns condition based on the Goldmine Standard for grading records.
New (N) (Not typically included in the Goldmine Standard)
New records are purchased directly from the label, distributor, or registered wholesaler. Records are still sealed. Jackets may have slight shelf wear, but media has never been played.
Mint (M)
Still sealed. Never played. No observable flaws. Items have been purchased secondhand.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint (NM) record will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
The cover (and any additional packaging) has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable defects.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
The disc and LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be gently marred by spindle marks, paper scuffs, wrinkled corners, etc.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident, but will not overpower the music. Disc may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels, jackets, and inserts will have visible cosmetic flaws such as wrinkles, cut-outs, slight splitting, etc. However, it will usually have less than a dozen minor flaws.
Good (G)
A record in Good condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Poor (P), Fair (F)
The record may be cracked, badly warped, or won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve may be water damaged, split, or heavily marred by wear and writing.
