ABC – The Lexicon Of Love (Vinyl LP, 1982, Mercury SRM-1-4059, Hauppauge Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Lexicon Of Love is ABC's 1982 debut album and includes "Poison Arrow," "The Look Of Love (Part One)," and "All Of My Heart." Trevor Horn produced the album, with Gary Langan engineering and Anne Dudley contributing keyboards and orchestration. Its combination of synthesizers, orchestration, and polished pop production established the sound of ABC's early catalog.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Mercury SRM-1-4059 edition is identified by pressing code "53" as a Hauppauge Record Manufacturing pressing. The supplied runouts carry HRM and stamped STERLING markings. The original inner sleeve is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Mercury – SRM-1-4059
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: A-1 ⟷ SRM 1 4059 AS HRM STERLING
Side B: A-3 ⟷ SRM 1 4059 BS HRM STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Show Me – 4:02
A2 Poison Arrow – 3:24
A3 Many Happy Returns – 3:57
A4 Tears Are Not Enough – 3:27
A5 Valentine's Day – 3:40

Side B
B1 The Look Of Love (Part One) – 3:26
B2 Date Stamp – 3:50
B3 All Of My Heart – 5:16
B4 4 Ever 2 Gether – 5:34
B5 The Look Of Love (Part Four) – 0:58

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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