Gowan – Strange Animal (CD, 1986, Columbia CK-80099)

Why This CD Matters
Strange Animal was Gowan’s commercial breakthrough, combining mid-1980s synth-driven rock with melodic songwriting and progressive influences. The album includes “A Criminal Mind” and “(You’re A) Strange Animal,” two of the artist’s best-known tracks.

Collector Note
1986 Canadian CD album on Columbia, catalog number CK-80099, with moderate collector demand among Canadian rock and AOR fans.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Columbia – CK-80099 / Columbia – CK 80099
Country: Canada
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Soft Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Cosmetics
Desperate
City Of The Angels
Walking On Air
Burning Torches Of Hope
Keep The Tension On
Guerilla Soldier
(You're A) Strange Animal
A Criminal Mind

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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