Strawbs – Deadlines (Vinyl, LP, Album, 1978, Arista)

Why This Record Matters
Deadlines is the twelfth studio album by Strawbs and their final studio release of the 1970s. Produced by Jeffrey Lesser, it combines Dave Cousins’ songwriting with progressive rock arrangements built around Mellotron, synthesizer, piano, acoustic guitar, and layered vocals.

Collector Note
This US Arista edition carries catalog number AB 4172 and features Hipgnosis cover artwork. Both sides were mastered at Sterling Sound by Ted Jensen, and the copy includes its original printed color 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 lyric inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Arista
Catalog Number: AB 4172
Country: US
Year: 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AB-4172-SA-1A B XS 15 STERLING TJ
Side B: AB-4172-SB-1A SX B 15 STERLING TJ

Tracklist
Side A
A1 No Return 4:58
A2 Joey And Me 3:52
A3 Sealed With A Traitor's Kiss 3:21
A4 I Don't Want To Talk About It 3:56
A5 The Last Resort 4:08
Side B
B1 Time And Life 4:12
B2 New Beginnings 3:42
B3 Deadly Nightshade 3:56
B4 Words Of Wisdom 5:43

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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