The Alarm – Eye Of The Hurricane (Vinyl LP, 1987, I.R.S. Records IRS-42061, US DMM Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Eye Of The Hurricane is The Alarm’s third studio album and includes “Rain In The Summertime,” “Rescue Me,” and “Presence Of Love.” Produced by John Porter and The Alarm, the album combines alternative rock with acoustic and keyboard-driven arrangements.

Collector Note
This US 1987 I.R.S. Records pressing (IRS-42061) was manufactured and distributed by MCA Records, pressed by Europadisk, and mastered at Precision Lacquer by Jay Willis using Direct Metal Mastering (DMM). The matrix/runout corresponds to the Precision Lacquer DMM mastering. Includes the original black-and-white lyric/art insert and the I.R.S. poly inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes 10.75" x 10.75" black-and-white printed insert and I.R.S. plastic inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-42061
Country: US
Released: October 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A label: IRS7086
Side B label: IRS7087
Side A etched: EDP M1 SF1SM3 A-IRS 7086-ML1 DMM Precision
Side B etched: EDP M1 SF1SM4 B-IRS 7087-ML1 DMM Precision

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Rain In The Summertime – 5:12
A2 Newtown Jericho – 4:05
A3 Hallowed Ground – 4:17
A4 One Step Closer To Home – 4:31
A5 Shelter – 3:08

Side B
B1 Rescue Me – 3:19
B2 Permanence In Change – 4:01
B3 Presence Of Love – 4:01
B4 Only Love Can Set Me Free – 4:22
B5 Eye Of The Hurricane – 3:38

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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