Shoes – Present Tense (Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Records Pressing, 1979, Elektra)

Why This Record Matters
Present Tense was Shoes’ first major-label album and reached number 50 on the Billboard 200. Produced by Mike Stone, it features the singles “Too Late” and “Tomorrow Night” and captures the band’s melodic, harmony-driven power-pop sound.

Collector Note
This 1979 US Elektra edition carries catalog number 6E-244 and was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation. Both runouts carry the STERLING stamp, and the album includes its original photo and lyric inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG, player copy
Sleeve: VG+, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Records Pressing
Label: Elektra
Catalog Number: 6E-244
Country: US
Year: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Power Pop, New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 6E-244-A-SP STERLING 1-2 [SRC logo]
Side B: 6E-244-B-SP STERLING 1-2 [SRC logo]

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Tomorrow Night 2:55
A2 Too Late 2:42
A3 Hangin' Around With You 3:20
A4 Your Very Eyes 3:04
A5 In My Arms Again 4:00
A6 Somebody Has What I Had 3:14
Side B
B1 Now And Then 3:10
B2 Every Girl 2:40
B3 I Don't Miss You 4:02
B4 Cruel You 4:07
B5 Three Times 3:51
B5a See Me 1:14
B5b Say It 1:02
B5c Listen 1:35
B6 I Don't Wanna Hear It 2:46

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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