Black Britain – Obvious (LP, Album, US, 1987)

Why This Record Matters
Black Britain’s 1987 debut blends synth-pop with funk and soul. “Funky Nassau” sits alongside sharper social commentary in “Ain’t No Rockin’ (In A Police State).”

Collector Note
This US Virgin LP is identified by its 1-90597 / 90597-1 catalog numbers and Specialty/Precision runout marks. This copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: vg+
Sleeve: strong vg, with og inner

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Virgin – 1-90597, Virgin – 90597-1
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SRC STVR 876369-A 1-1 Precision 
Side B: SRC STVR 876370-A 1-1 Precision 

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Night People 3:43
A2 Obvious 4:02
A3 Baby Baby 3:44
A4 Black Britain Man 4:50
A5 Funky Nassau 4:07

Side B
B1 Ain't No Rockin' (In A Police State) 3:46
B2 It's Not Material 3:29
B3 Freetown Boy 4:34
B4 Real Life 3:52
B5 Runaway 4:09

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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