Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche 85 - Vinyl LP - Preowned (Gold Embossed Sleeve)
A stunning copy of one of the finest synth-pop albums of the 80s ā 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 ā 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 ā 4:23
A2. Small Talk ā 3:37
A3. Absolute ā 4:24
A4. A Little Knowledge ā 5:01
A5. Don't Work That Hard ā 3:58
B1. Perfect Way ā 4:32
B2. Lover To Fall ā 4:12
B3. Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) ā 4:47
B4. Hypnotize ā 3:34
Condition:
Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) ā plays excellently with minimal signs of use.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) ā 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:
ā Partial ā85ā embossed in red lettering
ā Partial ā85ā embossed in blue lettering
ā Partial ā85ā embossed in silver lettering
ā Standard sleeve without any embossing
ā Virgin Records Ltd. | Ā© 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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