Bronski Beat – Why? (Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, 1984, Forbidden Fruit BITEX 2 / 882 014-1, UK)

Why This Record Matters
“Why?” was Bronski Beat’s 1984 follow-up to “Smalltown Boy” and became a UK Top 10 single, continuing the group’s combination of synth-pop and explicitly gay social themes. Written by Jimmy Somerville, Larry Steinbachek, and Steve Bronski and produced by Mike Thorne, the song directly addresses anti-gay prejudice. This 12" pairs the extended version with the longer 7:28 version of “Cadillac Car.”

Collector Note
This is the 1984 UK Forbidden Fruit 12" release, catalog numbers BITEX 2 and 882 014-1, playing at 45 RPM. The supplied Variant 1 runouts are BITEX 2 A // 7 ▽ 420 R and BITEX2 B // 8 ▽ 420 R. “Why?” was mixed at The Town House in London, while “Cadillac Car” was mixed at Right Track Recording in New York.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Label: Forbidden Fruit – BITEX 2 / 882 014-1
Country: UK
Released: September 10, 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: BITEX 2 A // 7 ▽ 420 R
Side B: BITEX2 B // 8 ▽ 420 R

Tracklist
Side A
A Why? (Extended Mix) – 7:44

Side B
B Cadillac Car – 7:28

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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