Martha And The Muffins – Metro Music (LP, Album, First Canadian Pressing, Second State, 1980, Virgin / Dindisc V 2142)

Why This Record Matters
Metro Music was Martha And The Muffins’ debut album and contains their international new wave hit “Echo Beach.” Produced by Mike Howlett, the album paired the Toronto group’s angular guitars, synthesizers, saxophone, and dual female vocals with cover design by Peter Saville.

Collector Note
1980 first Canadian pressing, second-state variation on Virgin and Dindisc, catalog number V 2142, with the original lyric sheet insert included. This version has the single pressing ring associated with the second-state label configuration, while the supplied runouts carry SNB mastering inscriptions and the side B DM code.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+, includes original lyric sheet insert

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, First Canadian Pressing, Second State
Label: Virgin – V 2142, Dindisc – V 2142
Country: Canada
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A: V 2142-AS-4 SNB
Side B: V 2142 BS 6 SNB DM:

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Echo Beach 3:38
A2 Paint By Number Heart 4:23
A3 Saigon 4:23
A4 Indecision 4:25
A5 Terminal Twilight 4:42

Side B
B1 Cheesies And Gum 3:05
B2 Hide And Seek 3:57
B3 Monotone 2:46
B4 Sinking Land 5:27
B5 Revenge (Against The World) 3:31

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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