The Cars – Panorama (LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing, 1980, Elektra 5E-514)

Why This Record Matters
Panorama captures The Cars taking a sharper, more experimental turn on their third album, adding colder synth textures and less conventional arrangements to their new wave sound. “Touch and Go” became a Top 40 single, while “Gimme Some Slack” and “Up And Down” show the album’s restless edge.

Collector Note
This US Elektra pressing is identified by the Specialty “SP” label code, SRC runout stamp, and embossed “E A S T” around the Side B center hole. The runouts include “RTB” and “STERLING”; the Discogs release notes associate RTB with Roy Thomas Baker’s presence during cutting. This copy retains its original printed inner sleeve and hype sticker.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG player copy
Sleeve: VG+ still in shrink with hype sticker
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing
Label: Elektra – 5E-514
Country: US
Released: August 15, 1980
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 5E-514-A-7-SP 1-1SM2-2 RTB-2 STERLING [SRC logo]
Side B: 5E-514-B-2-SP 1-1 RTB-3 STERLING [SRC logo]

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Panorama – 5:42
A2 Touch And Go – 4:55
A3 Gimme Some Slack – 3:32
A4 Don't Tell Me No – 4:00
A5 Getting Through – 2:35
Side B
B1 Misfit Kid – 4:30
B2 Down Boys – 3:09
B3 You Wear Those Eyes – 4:55
B4 Running To You – 3:22
B5 Up And Down – 3:31

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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