THE CARS Candy-O NAUTILUS SUPERDISCS NR 49 Rare AUDIOPHILE (NM/NM)

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THE CARS Candy-O NM/NM Vinyl LP
Record label/brand: Nautilus Superdiscs NR 49 upc/mpn: None year: 1979
Long Out Of Print pressing by audiophile label, Nautilus Superdisc. HIGH QUALITY vinyl and sleeve... PLUS state of the art half speed mastering, make this a must have for fans of The Cars.
Album sleeve and vinyl are both in Near Mint condition. Sharp corners, straight spine and glossy, vibrant colors. Vinyl is as new.
Songs:
Side 1 1. Let's Go   2. Since I Held You   3. It's All I Can Do   4. Double Life   5. Shoo Be Doo   6. Candy-O
Side 2 7. Night Spots   8. You Can't Hold on Too Long   9. Lust For Kicks   10. Got a Lot on My Head   11. Dangerous Type
Review: Candy-O is the second studio album by American new wave band The Cars, released in 1979.
Since the Cars had created a perfect album with their 1978 self-titled debut, it would be nearly impossible to top it. Instead of laboring long and hard over a follow-up like many '70s bands did after a huge commercial success, the band cranked out their sophomore effort, Candy-O, almost exactly one year later from the first LP. And while the album was not as stellar as its predecessor was, it did contain several classics, resulting in another smash album that solidified the band's standing as one of the most promising new bands of the late '70s. 
The first single, the Top 20 anthem "Let's Go," proves to be the best track, but plenty of other standouts can be found as well. The title track remains one of the band's best rockers, while the gentle "It's All I Can Do" also deserved to be a hit. The band pays tribute to T. Rex on "Dangerous Type" (the main guitar riff resembles "Bang a Gong"), rocks out on "Got a Lot on My Head" and "Night Spots," shows their softer side on "Since I Held You," and embraces modern pop on "Double Life" and "Lust for Kicks." Their second strong release in a row, Candy-O proved that the Cars were not one-hit wonders, like so many other bands from the same era. 
Cover art The album cover was painted by artist Alberto Vargas, known for his paintings of pin-up girls that appeared in Esquire and Playboy magazines in the 1940s and 1960s. The idea to hire Vargas came from drummer David Robinson, the band's artistic director and a collector of pin-ups. The 83-year-old Vargas had retired several years earlier but was persuaded to take the assignment by his niece, who was a fan of The Cars. The painting, depicting a girl sprawled across the hood of a car, was based on a photo shoot directed by Robinson at a Ferrari dealership. The model, coincidentally named Candy, briefly dated Robinson afterward.
Nautilus SuperDiscs: Are very special record created with only one thing in mind: "quality". What makes a Superdisc so "super" is that it is the perfect integration of artists, musical compositions, production, manufacturing and packaging. Using half speed mastering, a process in which the original master two-track tapes are run at half of their normal speed during the mastering (lacquer cutting) process. The cutting lathe is also run at half of its normal speed. Thus the playback ratios remain the same. The advantage to this slow cutting speed is that'a more perfect groove can be etched onto the lacquer. Better frequency response, wider dynamic range and considerably less distortion are the benefits. If compared to the equivalent commercial pressings of the same music, half speed mastered records are significantly better.
SHIPPING:
Records are shipped in a protective plastic sleeve with the record on the outside of the jacket to prevent jacket-splitting. All records will be shipped in heavy duty cardboard with pads on either side for added protection.
Shipping for records within the USA is $4.00 for the first LP and $2.00 for each additional LP sent at the same time. These will be sent USPS Media rate with "Delivery Confirmation" which guarantees a tracking number. 
Shipping to Canada will be First Class Mail International. $10.00 for the first LP and $3.00 for each additional LP sent at the same time.
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• First Class International: Least expensive method of international shipping. No guarantees or tracking information. $19.00 for the first LP and $3.00 for each additional shipped at the same time. This method is NOT available for records packages totaling OVER $100.00 or to the country of Italy or anywhere in South America. Please wait for invoice to be sent before payment. Those countries MUST use International Express - no exceptions!