Graham Parker – Another Grey Area (Vinyl LP, 1982, Arista AL9589, Europadisk Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Another Grey Area followed Graham Parker’s work with the Rumour and paired him with producer Jack Douglas for a more studio-focused 1982 album. The record includes “Temporary Beauty” and features session musicians including Nicky Hopkins, Hugh McCracken and Doug Stegmeyer. Parker wrote all eleven tracks.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Arista AL9589 edition was pressed by Europadisk and mastered at Sterling Sound by George Marino. The supplied runouts carry stamped STERLING and EDP markings. This copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.
Shows light signs of normal handling or use while remaining well cared for.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Arista – AL9589
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Soft Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL-9589 SA-1 FOR -S.C.+B [etched] STERLING (EDP) [stamped]
Side B: AL-9589 SB-RE1-ED2 M1SF1SM8 Imp,2 <—> [etched] STERLING (EDP) [stamped]

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Temporary Beauty – 3:52
A2 Another Grey Area – 3:00
A3 No More Excuses – 4:28
A4 Dark Side Of The Bright Lights – 3:37
A5 Can't Waste A Minute – 3:28
A6 Big Fat Zero – 2:44
Side B
B1 You Hit The Spot – 3:30
B2 It's All Worth Nothing Alone – 4:04
B3 Crying For Attention – 4:08
B4 Thankless Task – 4:12
B5 Fear Not – 3:30

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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