Diana Ross – Why Do Fools Fall In Love (Vinyl LP, 1981, RCA Victor AFL1-4153, Indianapolis Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Why Do Fools Fall In Love marked Diana Ross’s first studio album after leaving Motown for RCA and was produced by Ross herself. The album includes the title track, “Mirror, Mirror,” and her Lionel Richie duet “Endless Love.” Its success helped establish the next phase of Ross’s solo career outside Motown.

Collector Note
This 1981 U.S. RCA Victor AFL1-4153 edition is a gatefold Indianapolis pressing mastered at Sterling Sound by Ted Jensen. The supplied Variant 1 runouts contain Jensen’s TJ signature, STERLING markings, and the Indianapolis pressing identifier, and this copy includes the original pink printed 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, Gatefold, Indianapolis Pressing
Label: RCA Victor – AFL1-4153
Country: US
Released: October 1981
Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Soul, Ballad, Disco

Matrix / Runout
Runout side A, variant 1: AFL 1 4153 A TJ 2 I STERLING
Runout side B, variant 1: AFL 1 4153 B TJ AA 2 I STERLING Λ 6

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Why Do Fools Fall In Love – 2:52
A2 Sweet Surrender – 4:07
A3 Mirror, Mirror – 6:06
A4 Endless Love – 4:55

Side B
B1 It's Never Too Late – 3:17
B2 Think I'm In Love – 4:13
B3 Sweet Nothings – 2:59
B4 Two Can Make It – 3:23
B5 Work That Body – 4:57

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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