The Boomtown Rats – The Boomtown Rats (12" 33⅓ RPM EP, 1982, Columbia 5C 38097, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
This four-song U.S. EP was released after the Boomtown Rats’ V Deep album was not issued domestically in its full original form. Produced by the Boomtown Rats and Tony Visconti, it features “Charmed Lives,” “House On Fire,” “Skin On Skin,” and “Storm Breaks.” The EP provided the U.S. market with material from this period of the band in a dedicated 12-inch release.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Columbia 5C 38097 edition was pressed at Columbia’s Pitman plant, identified by the P markings in the supplied runouts. Customatrix plating is identified by the o markings, while COLUMBIA NY appears on both supplied Variation 1 runouts.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – 5C 38097
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout, variation 1: P AL-38097-1A COLUMBIA NY V P o
Side B runout, variation 1: P BL-38097-1B COLUMBIA NY V P o

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Charmed Lives – 4:00
A2 House On Fire – 4:46

Side B
B1 Skin On Skin – 4:38
B2 Storm Breaks – 5:59

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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