Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG

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Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG

• Artist: Split Enz (Neil Finn, Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Nigel Griggs, Noel Crombie, Malcolm Green)

• Title: True Colours (Featuring "I Got You" & "Shark Attack")

• Label: A&M Records, Inc. / Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd.

• Catalog Number: SP 4822 / SP-4822 / SP-04822 / SP-04822-A / SP-04822-B / 0 7502-14822-1

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo ("Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl")

• Release Year: 1980 (Recorded 1979)

• Genre: Rock, Pop

• Style: New Wave, Art Rock, Power Pop, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1980 1st Pressing on Revolutionary Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl, Holographic Diffraction Grating Process by Michael Foster & Mick Haggerty, Pressed at Monarch Record Mfg. Co. (Hand-Etched Matrix SP-04822-AS SH-1 / SP-04822-BS SH-3 with Delta Matrix Δ 456-X), Yellow/Blue Bauhaus Geometric Sleeve Variant, Produced by David Tickle, Features Worldwide #1 Smash Hit "I Got You", "Shark Attack", "What's The Matter With You", "Poor Boy", "I Hope I Never" & "Nobody Takes Me Seriously"

Historic Vintage Original 1980 A&M Records World's First Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl LP (US 1st Stereo Pressing / SP 4822 / Hand-Etched Matrix SP-04822-AS SH-1 & SP-04822-BS SH-3 / Monarch Pressing Delta Matrix Δ 456-X / Yellow & Blue Geometric Bauhaus Cover / Produced by David Tickle / Multi-Platinum Classic New Wave & Power Pop Masterpiece / Features Revolutionary Prismatic Hologram Visuals Etched Directly into Vinyl Grooves + Iconic Hit Singles "I Got You", "Shark Attack", "What's The Matter With You", "Poor Boy", "I Hope I Never", "Nobody Takes Me Seriously", "Missing Person" & "The Choral Sea")

Authentic vintage original 1980 US A&M Records first pressing vinyl LP True Colours by legendary New Zealand new wave pioneers Split Enz (featuring Neil Finn and Tim Finn) (SP 4822 / SP-04822), pressed at Los Angeles' Monarch Record Mfg. Co. (Δ 456-X), produced by David Tickle, and famous for being the world's first commercial laser-etched holographic vinyl record.

Technological, Musical & New Wave Highlights:

• Historic 1st Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl: Features the groundbreaking laser diffraction process developed by physicist Michael Foster and graphic designer Mick Haggerty. Stunning geometric patterns and "Split Enz / True Colours" typography reflect full-spectrum rainbow holograms directly off the vinyl play surface under light while maintaining complete audio playback.

• The Breakthrough Masterpiece of Neil & Tim Finn: The definitive album that propelled the band into global stardom, launching Neil Finn's songwriting career prior to the formation of Crowded House.

• Loaded with Incomparable New Wave Anthems & Power Pop Classics:

  • "I Got You" (3:24) (Neil Finn) — the immortal international #1 smash hit and MTV classic.

  • "Shark Attack" (2:52) (Tim Finn) — energetic, driving art-punk favorite.

  • "What's The Matter With You" (3:02) (Neil Finn) — infectious power-pop single.

  • "Poor Boy" (3:19) (Tim Finn) — atmospheric synth-pop showcase.

  • "I Hope I Never" (4:26) (Tim Finn) — grand, orchestral-pop ballad.

  • Plus "Nobody Takes Me Seriously" (3:24), "Missing Person" (3:32), "Double Happy" (3:15), "How Can I Resist Her" (3:26), and instrumental finale "The Choral Sea" (4:29).

• Monarch Audio Lineage: Mastered from original Mushroom Records master tapes and pressed on specialty laser-grooved vinyl (SP-04822-AS SH-1 / SP-04822-BS SH-3 / Δ 456-X), delivering crisp synthesizer textures, punchy drums, and focused melodic vocals.

• Packaging: Housed in its recognizable geometric sleeve (vibrant yellow/blue color variant), complete with original custom black geometric A&M center label detailing the holographic grading process.

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Hand-Etched): SP-04822-AS SH-1 NCA 8/80 SP-4822-A

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Hand-Etched): SP-04822-BS SH-3 Δ 456-X

• Pressing Plant: Monarch Record Mfg. Co., Los Angeles, California (Delta matrix Δ 456-X in deadwax)

• Holographic Grading Process: Michael Foster

• Laser Graphic Design: Mick Haggerty

• Lead Vocals & Guitars: Neil Finn, Tim Finn

• Band Members: Eddie Rayner (Keyboards), Nigel Griggs (Bass), Noel Crombie (Percussion), Malcolm Green (Drums)

• Producer & Engineer: David Tickle (A Boomerang Production)

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Laser-Etched Holographic

• Record Label & Details: MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY A&M RECORDS, INC. ℗ 1979 MUSHROOM RECORDS PTY. LTD. © 1980 A&M RECORDS, INC. (A&M SP 4822)

Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully. Everything is clearly visible in the photos — please evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, center labels, deadwax runouts, and jacket from the provided pictures. You will receive the exact item shown.

THIS SIDE / SIDE ONE (SP 4822 / SP-04822-A / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

1. I Got You (Neil Finn) — 3:24

2. Shark Attack (Tim Finn) — 2:52

3. What's The Matter With You (Neil Finn) — 3:02

4. Double Happy (Eddie Rayner) — 3:15

5. I Wouldn't Dream Of It (Tim Finn) — 3:14

6. I Hope I Never (Tim Finn) — 4:26

OTHER SIDE / SIDE TWO (SP 4822 / SP-04822-B / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

1. Nobody Takes Me Seriously (Tim Finn) — 3:24

2. Missing Person (Neil Finn) — 3:32

3. Poor Boy (Tim Finn) — 3:19

4. How Can I Resist Her (Tim Finn) — 3:26

5. The Choral Sea (Split Enz) — 4:29