{"product_id":"abc-alphabet-city-vinyl-lp-1987-mercury-422-832-391-1-q-1-specialty-pressing-sterling-cut","title":"ABC – Alphabet City (Vinyl LP, 1987, Mercury 422 832 391-1 Q-1, Specialty Pressing, Sterling Cut)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlphabet City is ABC’s fourth studio album and returned the group to a polished synth-pop sound with prominent soul influences. “When Smokey Sings” became ABC’s highest-charting U.S. single, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Martin Fry and Mark White produced the album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1987 U.S. Mercury copy carries catalog number 422 832 391-1 Q-1 and has pressing characteristics that differ from the documented Hauppauge configuration. The copy has crossed-out HRM information together with SP markings and the SRC logo, indicating Specialty Records Corporation pressing involvement, while the STERLING marking identifies a lacquer cut at Sterling Sound. This copy includes the original inner sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia: VG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: VG+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Original inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Mercury – 422 832 391-1 Q-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased: 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Electronic, Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Synth-pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A: Hauppauge HRM marking crossed out; etched SP 1-1 and SRC logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B: No HRM marking; -SP, SRC logo and STERLING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1 Avenue A – 0:53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2 When Smokey Sings – 4:18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3 The Night You Murdered Love – 4:53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4 Think Again – 3:40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 Rage And Then Regret – 3:33\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA6 Ark-Angel – 4:55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1 King Without A Crown – 4:40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 Bad Blood – 3:56\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3 Jealous Lover – 3:36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4 One Day – 5:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5 Avenue Z – 0:42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977756459185,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_51_16ead4b1-0b8c-477a-89f8-b3813e6cde28.jpg?v=1790524333","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/abc-alphabet-city-vinyl-lp-1987-mercury-422-832-391-1-q-1-specialty-pressing-sterling-cut","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}