Bronski Beat – The Age Of Consent (Vinyl LP, 1984, MCA Records MCA-5538, Europadisk Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Age Of Consent is Bronski Beat’s debut album and features Jimmy Somerville’s distinctive falsetto alongside the electronic arrangements of Steve Bronski and Larry Steinbachek. Produced by Mike Thorne, it includes the singles “Smalltown Boy” and “Why?,” songs closely associated with the group’s openly gay perspective and 1980s synth-pop. The album also includes their medley of “I Feel Love” and “Johnny Remember Me.”

Collector Note
This 1984 U.S. MCA Records MCA-5538 edition was pressed by Europadisk, identified by the EDP markings in the supplied runouts. Both sides also carry STERLING markings, with Jack Skinner credited for the Sterling Sound mastering. This copy includes the original color inner sleeve with lyrics and photographs.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: MCA Records – MCA-5538
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side 1 Runout, Variant 1: MCA-4255-SS1 EDP STERLING
Side 2 Runout, Variant 1: MCA-4256-SS1 EDP STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Why? – 5:55
A2 It Ain't Necessarily So – 4:40
A3 Screaming – 4:13
A4 No More War – 3:52
A5 Love And Money – 5:08

Side B
B1 Smalltown Boy – 5:00
B2 Heatwave – 2:41
B3 Junk – 4:17
B4 Need A Man Blues – 4:19
B5 I Feel Love/Johnny Remember Me – 5:59

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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