Pretenders S/T Debut Album Rare 1979 Sire Records Original Vinyl LP w/Insert
$
24
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
Welcome to Classic Cadillac Records! My goal is to provide each and every customer with the best possible buying experience, no matter the size of the order. Unlike most sellers, I advertise all my items clearly and in as much detail as possible, without shouting at you in all caps. I take multiple high quality pictures and never use stock photos, so you know exactly what you're buying. I take great pride in my work and go the extra mile, which can clearly be seen in my listings compared to other sellers that put minimal effort into theirs. I visually grade all my records as accurately as possible and will never grade anything above Near Mint unless it's still sealed. Please note that a visual grade can differ from a play grade, and am happy to spot check a record upon request. All orders are shipped within 1 business day (usually sooner) and packed with extra care to ensure fast, safe arrival. I combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money and gladly ship worldwide. Please look closely at all pictures, read all relevant details and ask any questions you may have before buying. I offer a full 30-day return policy on everything I sell, so buy with confidence! And most importantly, thanks for looking!
Pretenders Studio album by The Pretenders Released 27 December 1979 (U.S.)
11 January 1980 (U.K.) Recorded 1979 Studio Wessex Studios, London and Air Studios, London Genre New wave, punk rock Length 47:04 Label Real (UK), Sire (US) Producer Chris Thomas, except "Stop Your Sobbing" produced by Nick Lowe The Pretenders chronology Pretenders
(1979) Extended Play
(1981) Singles from Pretenders
- "Stop Your Sobbing"
Released: January 1979 - "Kid"
Released: June 1979 - "Brass in Pocket"
Released: November 1979
Pretenders is the debut studio album by British-American band The Pretenders, released on 7 January 1980 under Real Records in the UK, and on 27 December 1979 on Sire Records in the United States. A combination of rock, punk and pop music, this album made the band famous. The album features the singles "Stop Your Sobbing", "Kid" and "Brass in Pocket".
Nick Lowe produced the Pretenders' first single, "Stop Your Sobbing", but decided not to work with them again as he thought the band was "not going anywhere". Chris Thomas took over on the subsequent recording sessions.
Critical reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic The Austin Chronicle Blender Chicago Tribune Rolling Stone The Rolling Stone Album Guide Spin Spin Alternative Record Guide 10/10 Uncut 9/10 The Village Voice A−Pretenders has been named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (#52). In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked the album number 155 on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 revised list. In 1989, the magazine ranked it the 20th best album of the 1980s. In 2012, Slant Magazine listed the album at #64 on its "Best Albums of the 1980s".
Track listing
All songs written by Chrissie Hynde except where noted.
Side one
- "Precious" – 3:36
- "The Phone Call" – 2:29
- "Up the Neck" – 4:27
- "Tattooed Love Boys" – 2:59
- "Space Invader" (Pete Farndon, James Honeyman-Scott) – 3:26
- "The Wait" (Hynde, Farndon) – 3:35
- "Stop Your Sobbing" (Ray Davies) – 2:38
Side two
- "Kid" – 3:06
- "Private Life" – 6:25
- "Brass in Pocket" (Honeyman-Scott, Hynde) – 3:04
- "Lovers of Today" – 5:51
- "Mystery Achievement" – 5:23
price rating
