Gary Numan – The Pleasure Principle (Vinyl LP, 1979, ATCO Records / Beggars Banquet SD 38-120, Specialty Pressing, Variant 14)

Why This Record Matters
The Pleasure Principle established Gary Numan as a major figure in electronic pop and produced his signature US hit “Cars.” Built around synthesizers, bass, acoustic drums, and largely guitar-free arrangements, the album also includes “Metal,” “Films,” and “M.E.” Numan wrote and produced the album, with Paul Gardiner, Cedric Sharpley, and Christopher Payne forming the core backing group.

Collector Note
This 1979 US ATCO/Beggars Banquet SD 38-120 edition is a Specialty Records Corporation pressing, identified by the SP label matrices and runout markings. The supplied variant 14 runouts carry George Piros’ @tGP signature, identifying his Atlantic Studios lacquer cut. This copy includes the confirmed original cardstock printed lyric and credit inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing
Label: ATCO Records / Beggars Banquet – SD 38-120
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Label side A: ST-C-794395-SP
Label side B: ST-C-794396-SP
Side A runout, variant 14: ST-C-793̶4395 B @tGP 0-4
Side B runout, variant 14: ST-C-793̶4396 B- @tGP SP 0-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Airlane – 3:17
A2 Metal – 3:31
A3 Complex – 3:10
A4 Films – 4:07
A5 M.E. – 5:32
Side B
B1 Tracks – 2:49
B2 Observer – 2:53
B3 Conversation – 7:33
B4 Cars – 3:57
B5 Engineers – 3:58

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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