The Cretones – Thin Red Line (LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1980, Planet – P-5)

Why This Record Matters
The Cretones first gained national attention as Linda Ronstadt’s backup band, and three Mark Goldenberg songs from this album also appeared on Ronstadt’s Mad Love. “Real Love,” from Thin Red Line, reached No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1980.

Collector Note
This 1980 US Planet P-5 album was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, identified by the “SP” runout markings. The runouts also show a TML-M mastering mark and the SRC logo.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Planet – P-5
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P5-A-RE-SP TML-M 1-5 [SRC Logo]
Side B: P5-B2-RE-SP [SRC Logo] TML-M 1-3

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Real Love 3:13
A2 Everybody's Mad At Katherine 3:21
A3 I Can't Wait 2:50
A4 Justine 4:05
A5 Mad Love 3:40
Side B
B1 Cost Of Love 2:55
B2 Thin Red Line 3:09
B3 Ways Of The Heart 3:59
B4 Mrs Peel 3:06
B5 Here Comes The Wave 3:52

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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