Porcupine Tree – In Absentia (2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 140 Gram, Gatefold, 2021, Transmission Recordings TRANSM232LP)

Why This Record Matters
In Absentia is Porcupine Tree’s seventh studio album and the band’s first to feature drummer Gavin Harrison. Originally released in 2002, it combines progressive rock with heavier alternative-rock elements on songs including “Blackest Eyes,” “Trains,” and “The Sound Of Muzak.”

Collector Note
2021 European double-LP reissue on Transmission Recordings, presented on 140-gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve. Remastered by Steven Wilson in November 2017 and pressed by Optimal Media in Germany.

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

Condition & Details
Media: M factory sealed and presumed unplayed black vinyl
Sleeve: NM factory sealed with minimal storage wear

Technical Details
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 140 Gram, Gatefold
Label: Transmission Recordings – TRANSM232LP, Transmission Recordings – TRANSMISSION 23.2
Country: Europe
Released: Nov 5, 2021
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Symphonic Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not inspected due to sealed condition.

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Blackest Eyes 4:23
A2 Trains 5:56
A3 Lips Of Ashes 4:39
Side B
B1 The Sound Of Muzak 4:59
B2 Gravity Eyelids 7:56
B3 Wedding Nails 6:33
Side C
C1 Prodigal 5:32
C2 .3 5:25
C3 The Creator Has A Mastertape 5:21
Side D
D1 Heartattack In A Layby 4:15
D2 Strip The Soul 7:21
D3 Collapse The Light Into Earth 5:52

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II (when applicable).
Stored in protective outer sleeve.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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