Soft Cell – The Art Of Falling Apart (Vinyl LP + 12" 45 RPM EP, 1983, Sire/Some Bizzare 1-23769, Limited Edition, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Art Of Falling Apart is Soft Cell’s second studio album, pairing Marc Almond’s vocals with Dave Ball’s electronic instrumentation and production by Mike Thorne and the duo. The album pushed beyond the concise synth-pop of their debut into longer and darker arrangements. This U.S. limited edition adds the 12-inch EP containing “Martin” and a medley of “Hey Joe,” “Purple Haze,” and “Voodoo Chile.”

Collector Note
This 1983 U.S. Sire/Some Bizzare edition combines the LP with the limited-edition 12-inch 45 RPM bonus EP. It was pressed by Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester and mastered at Sterling Sound, with Winchester and STERLING markings represented in the supplied Variant 1 runouts.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl LP, Album + 12", 45 RPM EP, Limited Edition, Stereo, Winchester Pressing
Label: Sire / Some Bizzare – 1-23769
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A, Variant 1: 1- 23 769-A - RE1 WW2 一◁
Side B, Variant 1: 1- 23 769-B RE1 WW1 #2 一◁ STERLING
Side C, Variant 1: 1- 23 769-C - RE1 WW2 #2 一◁ STERLING
Side D, Variant 1: 1- 23 769-D RE1 WW1 #4 一◁ STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Forever The Same – 5:01
A2 Where The Heart Is – 4:32
A3 Numbers – 4:57
A4 Heat – 6:14

Side B
B1 Kitchen Sink Drama – 3:57
B2 Baby Doll – 6:44
B3 Loving You, Hating Me – 4:16
B4 The Art Of Falling Apart – 5:02

Side C
C Martin – 10:16

Side D
D1 Hey Joe
D2 Purple Haze
D3 Voodoo Chile

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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