April Wine – The Nature Of The Beast (Vinyl LP, 1981, Capitol Records SOO-12125, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Nature Of The Beast is April Wine’s 1981 studio album, produced by Myles Goodwyn and Mike Stone. It includes “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen” and “Just Between You And Me,” two of the band’s best-known songs. The album was recorded at The Manor and Trident Studios.

Collector Note
This U.S. Capitol Records SOO-12125 edition is a Winchester pressing, identified by the • ━◁ markings in the user-confirmed runouts. This variant uses Sterling Sound mastering on Side A while Side B carries MASTERED BY CAPITOL and Gene Thompson’s “gene” signature.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Media is a strong VG player copy.
Includes original inner sleeve.
Jacket is still in the shrink wrap.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Capitol Records – SOO-12125
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SOO-1-12125-Z2 #5 STERLING • ━◁
Side B: SOO-2-12125-G8 #6 • ━◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL gene ⊗

Tracklist
Side A
A1 All Over Town – 3:00
A2 Tellin' Me Lies – 2:59
A3 Sign Of The Gypsy Queen – 4:16
A4 Just Between You And Me – 3:54
A5 Wanna Rock – 2:06
A6 Caught In The Crossfire – 3:33
Side B
B1 Future Tense – 4:07
B2 Big City Girls – 3:42
B3 Crash And Burn – 2:31
B4 Bad Boys – 3:10
B5 One More Time – 3:55

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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