Ric Ocasek – Beatitude (Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, 1982, Geffen Records GHS 2022)

Why This Record Matters
Beatitude was Ric Ocasek's debut solo album, released while he was still the frontman of The Cars. The album blends new wave, synth-pop, and rock with a more experimental approach than his work with the band. It features contributions from Greg Hawkes and showcases Ocasek's distinctive songwriting and production style.

Collector Note
This is a 1982 U.S. Columbia House Club Edition on Geffen Records with catalog number GHS 2022. The supplied matrix/runout is P GHS1-2022-1C / P GHS-2-2022-1A. The original custom lyric inner sleeve is included.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition
Label: Geffen Records – GHS 2022
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P GHS1-2022-1C
Side B: P GHS-2-2022-1A

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Jimmy Jimmy – 4:52
A2 Something To Grab For – 3:42
A3 Prove – 3:54
A4 I Can't Wait – 3:41
A5 Connect Up To Me – 4:25

Side B
B1 A Quick One – 3:37
B2 Out Of Control – 4:54
B3 Take A Walk – 4:37
B4 Sneak Attack – 3:54
B5 Time Bomb – 4:59

Category
Rock

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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