Pretenders* - Pretenders (LP, Album) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    UK  
Released:  04 Jan 1980
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Alternative Rock, New Wave

Comments:
Play tested in full, accurately graded top end VG+. Light hairlines visible under light do not interfere with sound, clean labels and spindle. Cover is accurately graded top end VG+, light arc ringwear, small index label on front cover original black and white picture liner, a solid copy, posted/tracked worldwide in a professional mailer, buy with confidence from a trusted UK seller, see all our Pretenders listings and save on postage
 

Notes:

Similar to [r=9204847 but this version has slightly different text on the rear cover:

"Produced by Chris Thomas

STOP YOUR SOBBING
Produced by Nick Lowe"

Also that version displays different pressing rings under the labels: a deep groove ⅓ from the centre and a steep dip ⅔ from the centre.

Issued in a card picture sleeve with card printed inner, custom black & white labels; most copies have a sticker on the front cover stating:
"Featuring The Singles 'Stop Your Sobbing' 'Kid' 'Brass In Pocket'".

On labels:
Manufactured in the UK
℗ 1980/1979*
*A4, A6, A7, B1, B3
[Publishers, all tracks
Hynde House Of Hits/Modern Publishing/ATV Music Ltd.
[except A7 Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd.
On rear cover:
℗ 1979 A Real Recording distributed by wea Records Ltd. © A Warner Communications Co. (...) Printed and made in England.

Runouts are etched. 

A1. Precious 3:36
A2. The Phone Call 2:29
A3. Up The Neck 4:27
A4. Tattooed Love Boys 2:59
A5. Space Invader 3:26
A6. The Wait 3:35
A7. Stop Your Sobbing 2:38
B1. Kid 3:06
B2. Private Life 6:25
B3. Brass In Pocket 3:04
B4. Lovers Of Today 5:51
B5. Mystery Achievement 5:23

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout RAL 3-A3 TimTom W-21
Matrix / Runout RAL 3-B3 TTY W-21
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 TimTom
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B.4 TY-CBS
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 TimTom W9
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B3 TTY W-18
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 TimTom W-6
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B3 TTY W-14
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 TimTom W-46
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B3 TTY W43
Matrix / Runout RAL 3-A3 TimTom W 7
Matrix / Runout RAL 3-B3 TimTom G 6
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 4 TimTom W-6
Matrix / Runout RAL 3-B3 4 TY W-2
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 4 TimTom W-2
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B-4 2 TY-CBS W-7
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 3 DTimTom AS–
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 B-4 TY-CBS D U
Matrix / Runout RAL 3 A3 1 TimTom W-23
Matrix / Runout RAL 3-B3 1 TY W-25

Phonographic Copyright (p) Real Records (2)
Recorded At Wessex Sound Studios
Mixed At Wessex Sound Studios
Recorded At Air Studios
Mixed At Air Studios
Distributed By WEA Records Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At CBS Studios, London
Pressed By WEA Records Pressing Plant, West Drayton
Record Company Warner Communications
Published By Hynde House Of Hits
Published By Modern Publishing
Published By ATV Music Ltd.
Published By Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd.

Rock, New Wave

DMI Howie