Pretenders – Extended Play (12", EP, 1981, Sire MINI 3563)

Why This Record Matters
Extended Play brings together “Message Of Love,” “Talk Of The Town,” “Porcelain,” and “Cuban Slide” alongside a live version of “Precious.” The five-track EP captures the original band’s combination of melodic songwriting and sharp-edged rock, with “Precious” recorded in Central Park on August 30, 1980.

Collector Note
1981 US Sire edition, catalog number MINI 3563, with LW3 inscriptions in the supplied runouts. Production is credited to Chris Thomas, with recording by Bill Price.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG, player copy
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", EP
Label: Sire – MINI 3563
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Rock & Roll

Matrix / Runout
Side A: MINI-1-3653 LW3
Side B: MINI-2-3653 LW3

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Message Of Love 3:24
A2 Talk Of The Town 2:42
A3 Porcelain 3:53
Side B
B1 Cuban Slide 4:29
B2 Precious 3:17

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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