Midnight Oil – Diesel And Dust (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Carrollton Pressing, 1988, Columbia BFC 40967)

Why This Record Matters
Released in 1988, Diesel And Dust brought Midnight Oil international acclaim with its blend of powerful alternative rock and socially conscious songwriting. Featuring the enduring hits "Beds Are Burning" and "The Dead Heart," the album remains one of the defining rock releases of the late 1980s and a landmark recording from the Australian band.

Collector Note
1988 U.S. Carrollton pressing on Columbia Records (BFC 40967). This Direct Metal Mastered pressing features Sterling Sound mastering and includes the original printed lyric inner sleeve. Original U.S. vinyl pressings remain desirable, particularly complete copies from the waning years of the vinyl era.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG (light sleeve swirls only; no scratches)
Sleeve: VG
Original printed lyric inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Carrollton Pressing
Label: Columbia – BFC 40967, C 40967, 40967
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Alternative Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL-40967-DMM_1A G4 Sterling B4
Side B: BL-40967-1A-DMM G6 Sterling F4

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Beds Are Burning – 4:14
A2 Put Down That Weapon – 4:38
A3 Dreamworld – 3:36
A4 Arctic World – 4:21
A5 Warakurna – 4:38

Side B
B1 The Dead Heart – 5:10
B2 Whoah – 3:50
B3 Bullroarer – 4:59
B4 Sell My Soul – 3:35
B5 Sometimes – 3:53

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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