The Cars – The Cars (Vinyl LP, 1984, Elektra 6E-135 / RCA Music Service R-144033, Sealed Club Edition)

Why This Record Matters
The Cars is the band’s debut album and includes “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Good Times Roll,” and “Moving In Stereo.” Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the album established the group’s blend of rock guitar, pop songwriting, and new-wave textures and became a major part of their catalog.

Collector Note
This U.S. Elektra 6E-135 / R-144033 edition is a circa-1984 RCA Music Service club reissue manufactured for the record club. Known copies of this edition were pressed by Specialty Records Corporation and carry Sterling-derived mastering information, but the pressing plant and runout variant of this sealed copy cannot be confirmed without opening it.

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

Condition & Details
Media: M
Sleeve: NM

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Sealed
Label: Elektra – 6E-135 / RCA Music Service – R-144033
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not inspected – factory sealed

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Good Times Roll – 3:44
A2 My Best Friend’s Girl – 3:44
A3 Just What I Needed – 3:44
A4 I’m In Touch With Your World – 3:31
A5 Don’t Cha Stop – 3:01

Side B
B1 You’re All I’ve Got Tonight – 4:13
B2 Bye Bye Love – 4:14
B3 Moving In Stereo – 5:15
B4 All Mixed Up – 4:14

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.

About Maple City Music
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