Daryl Hall + John Oates – H₂O (Vinyl LP, 1982, RCA AFL1-4383, Indianapolis Pressing, MASTERDISK RL)

Why This Record Matters
H₂O is Daryl Hall + John Oates’ 1982 studio album and includes the singles “Maneater,” “One On One,” and “Family Man.” “Maneater” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the duo’s defining commercial hits. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, the album features contributions from G.E. Smith, T-Bone Wolk, Mickey Curry, Charlie DeChant, and synthesizer programmer Larry Fast.

Collector Note
This U.S. RCA AFL1-4383 stereo LP is an Indianapolis pressing, identified by the pressing-plant markings and the supplied Variant 1 runouts. Side One carries the MASTERDISK RL marking associated with mastering engineer Bob Ludwig and a Masterdisk lacquer cut. This copy includes the confirmed original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing
Label: RCA – AFL1-4383
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AFL1 - 4383 - B - R2 A5 II
Side One: AFL1 - 4383 - A - R1 MASTERDISK RL A5 JJ

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Maneater – 4:34
A2 Crime Pays – 4:32
A3 Art Of Heartbreak – 3:43
A4 One On One – 4:28
A5 Open All Night – 4:34

Side B
B1 Family Man – 3:26
B2 Italian Girls – 3:18
B3 Guessing Games – 3:15
B4 Delayed Reaction – 4:00
B5 At Tension – 6:16
B6 Go Solo – 4:34

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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