New Edition Heart Break 1988 LP US Orig MCA 42207 Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis R&B VG+

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New Edition Heart Break 1988 LP US Orig MCA 42207 Jimmy Jam Terry Lewis R&B VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: New Edition

• Title: Heart Break

• Label: MCA Records

• Catalog Number: MCA-42207 / MCA 7907

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1988

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: New Jack Swing, Contemporary R&B, Soul

• Country: US

• Record Size: 12"

• Speed: 33 RPM

• Special Attributes: First US Pressing, Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Johnny Gill Debut Album, Includes Original Custom Lyrics/Photo Inner Sleeve

Description:

Up for sale is a genuine US Original 1st Pressing of the monumental 1988 New Jack Swing / Contemporary R&B masterpiece "Heart Break" by the absolute icons New Edition, released on the vintage rainbow-clouds MCA Records label (Cat# MCA-42207).

Entirely produced, arranged, and crafted by the absolute legendary sonic architects Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at Flytes Tyme Studios, Minneapolis, this multi-platinum landmark album represents a massive turning point in urban music history. Marking the historic debut of Johnny Gill following the departure of Bobby Brown, this LP elevated New Edition to grown-up R&B royalty.

The album is packed from top to bottom with foundational late-80s anthems including the explosive "If It Isn't Love" (5:10), the breathtaking slow-jam masterpiece "Can You Stand The Rain" (4:58), the high-energy title track "N.E. Heart Break" (5:45), and the driving club runner "Crucial" (4:32). Pop Culture Trivia: The closing track "Boys To Men" (4:11) famously inspired a young local vocal group to take it as their permanent moniker—the legendary Boyz II Men!

This true US first pressing features premium analog mastering pedigree directly from the original studio master mixes. The deadwax features the authentic hand-etched matrix numbers MCA-7907 and the SGS script signature alongside official plant stamps. Cut on a wide, deep vinyl groove layout, this pressing delivers an incredible soundstage with thunderous drum-machine drive, snappy bass synth lines, and unparalleled vocal harmonies that modern compressed digital streams can never replicate.

Comes complete with its original custom printed paper inner sleeve featuring individual member portraits, lyrics, and album production credits.

A fantastic, groove-heavy analog centerpiece for any serious 1980s Soul, Contemporary R&B, New Jack Swing, or Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis production vinyl completist!

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Side One): MCA-7907-SGS [Pressing plant stamp] (Hand-Etched / Master Stamped)

• Matrix / Runout (Side Two): MCA-7908 [Pressing plant stamp] (Hand-Etched / Master Stamped)

• Mastering Studio Info: Mastered by Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA (credited on inner sleeve)

Condition Report:

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus). Beautiful glossy vinyl record retaining a strong original factory luster. Under close inspection beneath bright direct light, it shows only a few minor, faint paper sleeve scuffs and superficial cosmetic hairlines from standard careful handling over the years that do not affect playback. The classic rainbow MCA labels are exceptionally clean, bright, and completely free of any post-retail writing, stamps, or stickers. Spindle hole shows minimal wear. Plays beautifully with excellent analog warmth, rich punchy mid-range, and smooth, crystal-clear vocal harmonies.

• Cover Condition: VG (Very Good). Solid and structurally sound original vintage cardboard jacket with nice, crisp front graphics. Shows honest light shelf wear, minor rubbing along the borders, typical minor corner softening, and light edge creasing consistent with a well-preserved 1988 record. Please note: The original custom inner sleeve is fully intact but features contemporary handwritten names and dates in red marker at the very top of the member photo columns (e.g., "Ricky 1-22-88", etc.). Spine and seams remain stable with no splits. No cutout marks.

Tracklist:

• Side ONE (SIDE ONE STEREO):

  • Intro — 1:05

  1. That's The Way We're Livin' — 4:03

  2. Where It All Started — 3:31

  3. If It Isn't Love — 5:10

  • Dialogue — 0:36

  4. N.E. Heart Break — 5:45

  5. Crucial — 4:32

  • Dialogue — 0:44

• Side TWO (SIDE TWO STEREO):

  1. You're Not My Kind Of Girl — 4:01

  2. Can You Stand The Rain — 4:58

  3. Competition — 4:28

  • Dialogue — 0:39

  4. I'm Comin' Home — 5:05

  5. Boys To Men — 4:11