Culture Club – I'm Afraid Of Me (Extended Dance Mix) (12" Vinyl, 1982, Virgin VS 509-12, UK)

Why This Record Matters
"I'm Afraid Of Me" was an early Culture Club single released before the group's international breakthrough with "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me." This UK 12-inch pairs the 7:20 Extended Dance Mix with "Murder Rap Trap" and was produced and engineered by Steve Levine. The recording features the core lineup of Boy George, Roy Hay, Michael Craig, and Jon Moss.

Collector Note
This 1982 UK Virgin 12-inch single, catalog number VS 509-12, plays at 45 RPM. The supplied variant 2 runouts identify a CBS Aston Clinton pressing, with the A-side lacquer cut by Tim Young at CBS Studios, London.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Single
Label: Virgin
Country: UK
Released: June 25, 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: VS 509 12-A1 timtom-cbs ⋀
Side B: VS-509-12-B2 ⋀

Tracklist
Side A
A I'm Afraid Of Me (Extended Dance Mix) – 7:20

Side B
B Murder Rap Trap – 4:21

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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