GTR – GTR (Vinyl LP, 1986, Arista AL8-8400, CRC Columbia House Club Edition, Carrollton Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
GTR brought together guitarists Steve Howe of Yes and Asia and Steve Hackett of Genesis in a new band built around their contrasting guitar styles. The 1986 album was produced by Geoff Downes and features Max Bacon on lead vocals, with “When The Heart Rules The Mind” becoming the group’s best-known song. Instrumental tracks “Sketches In The Sun” and “Hackett To Bits” also give Howe and Hackett individual showcases within the album.

Collector Note
This 1986 U.S. Arista edition carries catalog number AL8-8400 and is a confirmed Columbia House club edition, with CRC identification printed on the labels and rear cover. The supplied variant 2 runouts identify this copy as the Carrollton pressing, with G1 markings associated with Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton. This copy includes the confirmed original printed inner sleeve.

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

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

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, CRC, Carrollton Pressing
Label: Arista
Catalog Number: AL8-8400
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: (F•PY) AL8 8400 SA-G1A G1 E2
Side B: (H•PY) AL8 8400-SB-G1A G1 A4

Tracklist
Side A
A1 When The Heart Rules The Mind – 5:25
A2 The Hunter – 4:55
A3 Here I Wait – 4:54
A4 Sketches In The Sun – 2:31
A5 Jekyll And Hyde – 4:42
Side B
B1 You Can Still Get Through – 4:52
B2 Reach Out (Never Say No) – 4:07
B3 Toe The Line – 4:29
B4 Hackett To Bits – 2:09
B5 Imagining – 5:52

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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