A stunning copy of one of the finest synth-pop albums of the 80s — Scritti Politti's Cupid & Psyche 85 on the rare initial UK pressing, featuring the full sleeve title embossed with textured gold lettering, in superb VG+/VG+ condition throughout.

This is the sought-after initial UK pressing run variant — distinguished by the full sleeve title embossed in textured gold (not the later red, blue, or silver partial embossed variants, nor the standard non-embossed sleeve). Pressed by EMI Records. Mastered at The Town House. Designed at Design KB. Manufactured in the UK on Virgin Records.

Format: Vinyl LP (12") | Condition: Preowned | Country: UK | Genre: Electronic, Pop, Synth-pop | Label: Virgin Records (V2350)

Track List:
A1. The Word Girl – 4:23
A2. Small Talk – 3:37
A3. Absolute – 4:24
A4. A Little Knowledge – 5:01
A5. Don't Work That Hard – 3:58
B1. Perfect Way – 4:32
B2. Lover To Fall – 4:12
B3. Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) – 4:47
B4. Hypnotize – 3:34

Grading:
Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — plays excellently with minimal signs of use.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — gold embossed sleeve in great shape with only the lightest signs of age.

Notes:
This is the initial UK pressing run variant with the full sleeve title embossed in textured gold lettering. Other known UK sleeve variants:
— Partial ‘85’ embossed in red lettering
— Partial ‘85’ embossed in blue lettering
— Partial ‘85’ embossed in silver lettering
— Standard sleeve without any embossing

℗ Virgin Records Ltd. | © Jouissance Ltd.
Published By Chrysalis Music Ltd. | Warner Bros. Music Ltd.

Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout: V2350 (A)
Matrix / Runout: V2350 (B)
Matrix / Runout: V 2350 A-1U-1-1 D THT
Matrix / Runout: V 2350 B-2U-1-1-X1 D

Phonographic Copyright (p) Virgin Records Ltd. | Copyright (c) Jouissance Ltd.
Published By Chrysalis Music Ltd. | Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Designed At Design KB | Mastered At The Town House | Pressed By EMI Records

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