Adam Ant – Friend Or Foe (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1982, Epic FE 38370)

Why This Record Matters
Released in 1982, Friend Or Foe marked Adam Ant's successful transition from post-punk icon to international pop star. Anchored by the MTV staples "Goody Two Shoes" and "Desperate But Not Serious," the album blends infectious New Wave rhythms, inventive pop arrangements, and Adam Ant's unmistakable style, making it one of the defining albums of the early MTV era.

Collector Note
Original 1982 U.S. Pitman pressing on Epic Records (FE 38370). This copy includes the original printed inner sleeve and features Columbia mastering with Janos lacquers. Early U.S. pressings remain popular with collectors of New Wave and 1980s alternative pop.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG
Sleeve: VG
Original printed inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Epic – FE 38370
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P o P AL 38370-1B COLUMBIA NY D √ANOS
Side B: P o P BL 38370-1A COLUMBIA NY

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Friend Or Foe – 3:21
A2 Something Girls – 2:53
A3 Place In The Country – 2:47
A4 Desperate But Not Serious – 4:10
A5 Here Comes The Grump – 3:31
A6 Hello I Love You – 2:38

Side B
B1 Goody Two Shoes – 3:27
B2 Crackpot History And The Right To Lie – 2:44
B3 Made Of Money – 3:24
B4 Cajun Twisters – 2:54
B5 Try This For Sighs – 3:01
B6 Man Called Marco – 3:25

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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