{"product_id":"bronski-beat-why-vinyl-12-45-rpm-1984-forbidden-fruit-bitex-2-882-014-1-uk","title":"Bronski Beat – Why? (Vinyl, 12\", 45 RPM, 1984, Forbidden Fruit BITEX 2 \/ 882 014-1, UK)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, 12\", 45 RPM, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Forbidden Fruit – BITEX 2 \/ 882 014-1\u003cbr\u003eCountry: UK\u003cbr\u003eReleased: September 10, 1984\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Synth-pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eSide A: BITEX 2 A \/\/ 7 ▽ 420 R\u003cbr\u003eSide B: BITEX2 B \/\/ 8 ▽ 420 R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA Why? (Extended Mix) – 7:44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB Cadillac Car – 7:28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47870487560369,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_5_36bf2aff-8c31-48fd-8b37-c2db64dc3c87.jpg?v=1787494822","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/bronski-beat-why-vinyl-12-45-rpm-1984-forbidden-fruit-bitex-2-882-014-1-uk","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}