Robert Palmer – Double Fun (Vinyl LP, 1978, Island Records ILPS 9476, First US Issue)

Why This Record Matters
Double Fun features “Every Kinda People,” the Andy Fraser composition that became Robert Palmer’s first major US hit. Palmer produced part of the album while Tom Moulton handled several tracks, with contributors including Bob Babbitt, Richie Hayward, Bill Payne, the Brecker Brothers, Gene Page, and Robert Greenidge. The record captures Palmer blending rock, pop, soul, and funk several years before his larger 1980s commercial breakthrough.

Collector Note
This 1978 US Island Records ILPS 9476 edition is the first-issue configuration with the black Island label featuring the colored palm-tree “i.” The supplied TM/JR runouts identify the Tom Moulton/José Rodriguez lacquer work, with mastering performed at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs. This copy includes the confirmed original stiff-paper inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Island Records – ILPS 9476
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Label side A: ILPS 9476-A
Label side B: ILPS 9476-B
Runout side A, variant 1: ILPS 9476 A-RE X TM/JR
Runout side B, variant 1: LPS 9476 B-RE XX TM/JR

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Every Kinda People – 3:17
A2 Best Of Both Worlds – 3:54
A3 Come Over – 4:06
A4 Where Can It Go? – 3:20

Side B
B1 Night People – 4:12
B2 Love Can Run Faster – 4:02
B3 You Overwhelm Me – 3:06
B4 You Really Got Me – 4:23
B5 You're Gonna Get What's Coming – 4:29

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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