Gary Numan The Pleasure Principle US Radio PROMO LP 1979
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Description
Attention electronic music historians, new wave collectors, and audiophiles! Rare, highly collectible Radio Station Promotional Copy of Gary Numan's definitive synth-pop masterpiece, The Pleasure Principle (1979), issued on ATCO Records.
This is an authentic US promo release, featuring the official factory-applied white timing strip on the front cover detailing track times for radio DJs. This specific variant is highly sought after by audiophiles because the dead wax features the iconic George Piros mastering code (@tGP), widely considered the absolute finest, hardest-hitting analog mix of this album ever pressed. It delivers an incredibly crisp, punchy electronic landscape that modern digital reissues completely flatten. Includes the global mega-hit "Cars" alongside masterpiece tracks like "Metal," "Films," and "M.E."
This copy features a documented first-press variation featuring a factory-corrected matrix error in the dead wax, highly prized by vinyl archivists as proof of an authentic early run.
Catalog Number: SD-38-120 Matrix / Runout Side A: ST-C-794395-B [with factory scratched-out/canceled numbers] @tGP Matrix / Runout Side B: ST-C-794396-B [with factory scratched-out/canceled numbers] @tGP Pressing Plant: Specialty Records Corporation ("SP" label text / plant identifiers)
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint-. Vinyl retains brilliant midnight gloss. There are two small “scuffs” on Side 2; however they do not affect the playability or sound. (Play Tested).
Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Structurally solid with a crisp spine. The original promo timing strip is intact on the front. Small wear spots on jacket edges.
Inner Sleeve: Includes the original lyrics/credits cardstock.
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