Cheap Trick – Cheap Trick (Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, 1979, Epic PE 34400, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Cheap Trick’s self-titled debut introduced the band’s mix of hard-edged rock and power-pop songwriting. Tracks like “Hot Love,” “He’s A Whore,” and “Elo Kiddies” showcase the raw sound of their early work.

Collector Note
This 1979 US Pitman pressing of the band’s 1977 debut has catalog number PE 34400. The Side 1 label designation and supplied stamped runouts identify this specific pressing.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+, still in shrink

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Label: Epic – PE 34400, Epic – 34400
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Power Pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A label: AL 34400
Side 1 label: BL 34400
Side A runout: P AL-34400-4A
Side 1 runout: BL-34400-4J

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Hot Love – 2:30
A2 Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace – 4:34
A3 He's A Whore – 2:42
A4 Mandocello – 4:46
A5 The Ballad Of T.V. Violence (I'm Not The Only Boy) – 5:12

Side 1
B1 Elo Kiddies – 3:42
B2 Daddy Should Have Stayed In High School – 4:42
B3 Taxman, Mr. Thief – 4:15
B4 Cry, Cry – 4:20
B5 Oh, Candy – 3:06

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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