Whitney Houston Whitney LP 1987 Arista AL‑8405 Sterling DMM Heavy Vinyl + Inner
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Description Original 1987 U.S. first pressing of Whitney by Whitney Houston on Arista Records (AL‑8405). This copy is a Sterling Sound mastered, Direct Metal Mastered (DMM) cut pressed on heavier‑than‑average vinyl (~140g), ensuring superior fidelity and durability compared to standard mid‑’80s pressings. Pressing Details • Label/Catalog: Arista – AL‑8405 • Format: 12" LP, stereo • Year: 1987 • Country: USA • Deadwax Side A: AL‑8405‑SA DMMI I‑ISM2 SPHRM STERLING (etched) 2‑S‑H • Mastering: Sterling Sound Studios, NYC (etched in deadwax) • Vinyl Weight: ~3.9 oz (~140g), heavier than typical ’80s pressings Track Highlights • “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” • “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” • “So Emotional” • “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” • “Love Will Save the Day” 📑 Packaging • Original heavy‑stock inner sleeve included • Whitney’s printed autograph/photo on one side • Full lyrics on the reverse • Sleeve design: iconic blue‑to‑white gradient cover with Whitney smiling in white tank top 🧾 Condition • Vinyl:  VG+, play‑tested, sounds clean, minor surface scratches • Sleeve: VG+, vibrant colors, very light edge wear • Inner Sleeve: Original heavy‑stock lyric/photo sleeve intact Collector Notes • Sterling Sound mastering etched in deadwax = audiophile credibility • Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) = cleaner, more precise grooves • Heavier vinyl (~140g) = durability and superior playback • Original inner sleeve with Whitney’s printed autograph and lyrics = complete package • Five chart‑topping singles = one of the best‑selling albums of the ’80s
A Sterling‑mastered, DMM cut on heavy vinyl with the original signed photo/lyric inner sleeve — the definitive first pressing of Whitney Houston’s Whitney, packed with five #1 hits and unmatched sound quality.


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