{"product_id":"r-e-m-murmur-vinyl-lp-1983-i-r-s-records-sp-70604-stereo-electrosound-midwest-pressing-variant-2","title":"R.E.M. – Murmur (Vinyl LP, 1983, I.R.S. Records SP-70604, Stereo, Electrosound Midwest Pressing, Variant 2)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003eMurmur is R.E.M.’s debut studio album, recorded at Reflection Sound Studios with producers Don Dixon and Mitch Easter. The album includes “Radio Free Europe,” “Talk About The Passion,” and “Perfect Circle.” Its guitar-driven sound became closely associated with the emerging American alternative-rock scene of the early 1980s.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 1983 U.S. I.R.S. Records SP-70604 stereo edition has the “(B)” label designation identifying an Electrosound Group Midwest pressing and was mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi. The user-confirmed Variant 2 runouts carry the cursive Emw and STERLING markings, and this copy includes the original inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG+\u003cbr\u003eOriginal inner sleeve included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Electrosound Midwest Pressing\u003cbr\u003eLabel: I.R.S. Records – SP-70604\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1983\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eSide A runout, etched, \"Emw\" in cursive lettering, Variant 2: SPO 70604·A–ES1 Emw STERLING\u003cbr\u003eSide B runout, etched, \"Emw\" in cursive lettering, Variant 2: SPO 70604·B·ES1 Emw STERLING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 Radio Free Europe – 4:05\u003cbr\u003eA2 Pilgrimage – 4:25\u003cbr\u003eA3 Laughing – 3:52\u003cbr\u003eA4 Talk About The Passion – 3:22\u003cbr\u003eA5 Moral Kiosk – 3:32\u003cbr\u003eA6 Perfect Circle – 3:23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 Catapult – 3:54\u003cbr\u003eB2 Sitting Still – 3:07\u003cbr\u003eB3 9 - 9 – 3:02\u003cbr\u003eB4 Shaking Through – 4:00\u003cbr\u003eB5 We Walk – 3:04\u003cbr\u003eB6 West Of The Fields – 3:15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933030269105,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_cc50e878-94c1-4e97-bf90-cf3e5de27e44.jpg?v=1789565762","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/r-e-m-murmur-vinyl-lp-1983-i-r-s-records-sp-70604-stereo-electrosound-midwest-pressing-variant-2","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}