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	Reach The Beach New - LP - MCA-5419 Sealed 1983 original pressing. Some shrink tear. Reach the Beach is The Fixx at their sleek, synth-driven peak. Anchored by the hit “One Thing Leads to Another,” the album blends moody atmospheres, sharp hooks, and new wave polish. Stylish, smart, and endlessly playable—an '80s essential. The Fixx is a British new wave and rock band formed in London in 1979, recognized for their signature blend of atmospheric guitar work, introspective lyrics, and polished production. The group initially gained traction in the early 1980s with a lineup featuring Cy Curnin (vocals), Rupert Greenall (keyboards), Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Adam Woods (drums), and Dan K. Brown (bass). The Fixx quickly became known for their ability to fuse post-punk sensibilities with melodic hooks, establishing themselves as a mainstay on both UK and US radio during the MTV era. Reach The Beach, released in 1983, is the band’s most commercially successful album and a defining record of the new wave genre. The album features the international hit single “One Thing Leads to Another,” which showcased The Fixx’s knack for crafting infectious rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics. Other standout tracks like “Saved by Zero” and “Sign of Fire” further exemplify the album’s tight musicianship and distinctive sound. “Reach The Beach” achieved multi-platinum status, cementing The Fixx’s place in 1980s alternative rock history and influencing a generation of new wave and synth-pop artists to follow. ... more
	Undercover Used - LP - 90120-1 1983 US original, SRC pressing with only 5 stickers. VG++ vinyl. Includes the printed inner and insert. Undercover finds the Stones charging into the 1980s with sharp edges and restless energy. Produced by Chris Kimsey and the band, the album blends raw rock grit with then-modern studio experimentation—layering funk, reggae, and dance textures beneath Mick Jagger’s sly, politically charged lyrics. ... more
	Pinups Used - LP - AFL1-0291 1978 repress in shrink on black label. “Pinups" Is The Seventh Studio Album By David Bowie, Released In October 1973. The Album Is A Collection Of Cover Versions Of Songs By Various Artists, Including The Who, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, And Pink Floyd. The Idea For The Album Came About During Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" Tour In 1972, When He Would Perform Some Of These Songs As Encores. Bowie And His Backing Band, The Spiders From Mars, Recorded The Album Quickly In Just A Few Days, And It Was Produced By Ken Scott. ... more
	Yellow Submarine Used - LP - SW-153 1969 US Apple label, VG++ vinyl. Jacket has shrink with tears. Released in 1969, Yellow Submarine is a unique entry in The Beatles’ catalog, combining a handful of new songs with orchestral score material composed by George Martin for the animated film. ... more
	American Fool Used - LP - RVL 7501 1982 original, VG++ vinyl. "John Cougar's first albums were so bereaved of strong material that the lean swagger of American Fool came as a shock. The difference is evident from the opening song, "Hurts So Good," a hard, Stonesy rocker with an irresistibly sleazy hook. Cougar never wrote anything as catchy as this before, nor had his romantic vision of small-town America resonated like it did on "Jack & Diane," a minor and remarkably affecting sketch of dead-end romance. These two songs are the only true keepers on American Fool, but the rest of the record works better than his previous material because his band is tighter than ever before, making his weaker moments convincing. Besides, songs like "Hand to Hold On To" and "China Girl," for all their faults, do indicate that his sense of craft is improving considerably" All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine ... more
	Freeze Frame Used - LP - SW 517062 1981 pressing in shrink. Glossy, VG+ vinyl. Crisp jacket. "Tempering their bar band R&B with a touch of new wave pop production, the J. Geils Band finally broke through into the big leagues with Freeze Frame. Fans of the hard-driving rock of the group's '70s albums will find the sleek sound of Freeze Frame slightly disorienting, but the production gives the album cohesion. Good-time rock & roll remains at the core of the group's music, but the sound of the record is glossier, shining with synthesizers and big pop hooks. With its singalong chorus, "Centerfold" exemplifies this trend, but it's merely the tip of the iceberg. "Freeze Frame" has a great stop-start chorus, "Flamethrower" and "Piss on the Wall" rush along on hard-boogie riffs, and "Angel in Blue" is terrific neo-doo wop. There are still a handful of throwaways, but even the filler has a stylized, synthesized flair that makes it enjoyable, and the keepers are among the band's best." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine ... more
	History - America's Greatest Hits Used - LP - BS 2894 1975 pressing in shrink with hype sticker. America’s Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the iconic folk rock band America, released in 1975 under the title History: America's Greatest Hits. This collection features the band’s most successful songs from their early 1970s career, including timeless classics such as “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Sister Golden Hair.” Produced with the help of legendary Beatles producer George Martin, the album showcases America’s signature harmonies, mellow acoustic sound, and evocative songwriting, capturing the essence of the soft rock era. The album not only achieved multi-platinum status but also solidified America’s place in classic rock history. With its carefully curated tracklist, History: America’s Greatest Hits serves as both an introduction for new listeners and a definitive collection for long-time fans. The enduring popularity of hits like “Tin Man” and “Lonely People” ensures the album remains a staple on classic rock radio and streaming playlists, making it an essential addition for any collector of 1970s music or fans of influential folk and soft rock bands. ... more
	It's Hard Used - LP - 9 23731-1 1982 Pressing in shrink. "Driven by Pete Townshend's arching musical ambitions, It's Hard was an undistinguished final effort from the Who. Featuring layers of synthesizers and long-winded, twisting song structures, the album featured few memorable melodies and little energy, with only the anthemic "Athena" and the terse "Eminence Front" making a lasting impression." All Music Guide - Fred Thomas ... more
	My Aim Is True Used - LP - JC 35037 1978 US (white back) pressing with hype stickers on shrink. The Iconic debut shot Elvis into the New Wave spot light. Contains 'Alison' & 'Waiting For The Detectives'. My Aim Is True was released in the United Kingdom on July 22, 1977, by Stiff Records, and quickly established Costello as a distinctive voice in rock and new wave music. Produced by Nick Lowe, the album was recorded at Pathway Studios in London over a series of sessions with American band Clover—who, due to contractual reasons, were uncredited on the original release. The record features ten original songs, including timeless tracks like “Alison,” “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes,” and “Watching the Detectives”—the latter added to US pressings after its initial success as a single. The music blends elements of pub rock, punk, country, and pop, driven by Costello’s literate lyrics and biting wit. The iconic cover, shot by photographer Chris Gabrin, features Costello in a pigeon-toed stance behind a camera, instantly recognizable to vinyl collectors. Audiophiles appreciate the original UK vinyl for its dynamic sound and warmth, with subsequent reissues offering alternate artwork and bonus tracks. My Aim Is True is widely considered a landmark debut, earning a place on multiple “greatest albums” lists and remaining a sought-after collector’s item for its historical importance and unfiltered energy. ... more
	Heartbeat City Used - LP - 60296-1 1984 Original complete with the custom printed inner sleeve I gatefold. Solid VG+ vinyl. "Coming off the less-than-classic Shake It Up, the Cars decided again to change things up, this time moving from their home studio in Boston to London to record with Mutt Lange. The producer was coming off a string of sleek modern hits, most recently Def Leppard's Pyromania, and the Cars put themselves in Lange's capable and demanding hands. They spent six months in the studio painstakingly putting the album together, sometimes spending days getting the right bass sound or vocal take. The bandmembers were rarely in the room at the same time and instead of using live drums on the record, Lange and David Robinson put together drum tracks using samples of Robinson's playing. This sounds a bit like the recipe for a airless, stale album, but much like Pyromania, Heartbeat City is a gleaming pop masterpiece. The producer's golden touch, the strength of the songs Ric Ocasek wrote, and the stunning vocal performance both he and Benjamin Orr deliver make the album one of the best of the '80s and something that still sounds perfect many years later. It's a near-total reboot of the Cars' sound, giving them a thoroughly modern upgrade while still retaining enough of the DNA from their early hits to keep it a Cars album. Songs like "You Might Think" and "Magic" have the power chords and chugging rhythms, "It's Not the Night" has the dramatic emotion, and "Looking for Love" has some chirpy new wave in the verses, but most of the album takes the band to new places. "Hello Again" is arena-sized modern rock with some very Def Lep backing vocals -- something that pops up on almost every song -- and "Drive" is a timelessly romantic ballad that perfects the MOR sound that the previous album hinted at. The title track is moody soft pop with smooth synth pads and a crooning vocal by Ocasek, "Stranger Eyes" is basically a mash-up of Def Lep and the Cars with the addition of a few wonderfully corny synth sound effects, and "It's Not the Night" is pure AOR balladry that sounds like it could have been on Foreigner 4, another record Lange produced. Overall, Heartbeat City is a masterful example of how a band can reinvent itself without losing what made it great in the first place. Credit Lange's production savvy, Ocasek's songwriting genius, or the band's dedication to adding just what each song needed; when you combine them all it makes for brilliant pop and one of the landmark albums of the era." All Music Guide – Tim Sendra ... more