Marianne Faithfull – Broken English (Vinyl LP, 1979, Island ILPS 9570, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Broken English marked a major new phase in Marianne Faithfull’s career, pairing her distinctive weathered vocals with rock, new wave, and electronic-influenced production. The album includes “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan,” the title track, and Faithfull’s interpretation of John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero.” Produced by Mark Miller Mundy, the sessions also featured musicians including Barry Reynolds, Steve Winwood, Darryl Way, and Morris Pert.

Collector Note
This 1979 U.S. Island ILPS 9570 edition was pressed at the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Winchester, as indicated by the Winchester symbol in the supplied runouts. Greg Calbi mastered and cut the release at Sterling Sound, with STERLING stamped on both sides. This U.S. edition was manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records and carries the ILPS-9570 catalog number.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Strong VG media.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: Island Records – ILPS 9570
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ILPS-1-9570-RE-1-WW1 #2 ─◁ STERLING
Side B: ILPS-2-9570-RE-1-WW1 ─◁ STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Broken English – 4:35
A2 Witches' Song – 4:43
A3 Brain Drain – 4:13
A4 Guilt – 5:05

Side B
B1 The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan – 4:09
B2 What's The Hurry? – 3:05
B3 Working Class Hero – 4:40
B4 Why D'Ya Do It – 6:45

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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