Culture Club – Kissing To Be Clever (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1982, Epic FE 38398)

Why This Record Matters
Kissing To Be Clever was Culture Club’s 1982 debut album, featuring “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” “Time (Clock Of The Heart),” and “I'll Tumble 4 Ya.”

Collector Note
This U.S. Epic/Virgin Pitman pressing is identified by the “P” and Customatrix “o” marks in the runouts. The original lyric inner sleeve with “Time” printed on it is included.

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, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Epic – FE 38398; Virgin – AL 38398
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL 38398-2G C P o
Side B: BL 38398-2AF 1 COLUMBIA NY C P o

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Do You Really Want To Hurt Me 4:23
A2 I'm Afraid Of Me (Remix) 3:14
A3 You Know I'm Not Crazy 3:35
A4 I'll Tumble 4 Ya 2:34
A5 Love Twist 4:20

Side B
B1 Time (Clock Of The Heart) 3:41
B2 White Boy (Dance Mix) 4:40
B3 Boy, Boy (I'm The Boy) 3:46
B4 White Boys Can't Control It 3:42
B5 Take Control 3:10

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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