Aswad – Beauty's Only Skin Deep (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 1989, Mango MLPS 7828)

Why This Record Matters
“Beauty's Only Skin Deep” is Aswad’s reggae-pop interpretation of the Norman Whitfield and Eddie Holland composition associated with The Temptations. Released in 1989, the song reached No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart and was also featured in the film Big Man on Campus.

Collector Note
This 1989 US 12" release was issued by Mango under catalog number MLPS 7828. It pairs the 5:40 version of “Beauty's Only Skin Deep” with the 7" version and “Smokey Blues,” and this copy has the supplied Side A runout MLPS 7828 A -2 1-1.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Still in shrink.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Label: Mango – MLPS 7828
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Reggae, Pop
Style: Reggae-Pop

Matrix / Runout
MLPS 7828 A -2 1-1

Tracklist
Side A
A Beauty's Only Skin Deep – 5:40
Side B
B1 Beauty's Only Skin Deep (7" Version) – 3:10
B2 Smokey Blues – 3:09

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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