The Cult – Sonic Temple (Vinyl, LP, 1989, Sire 1-25871 / Reprise Records 9 25871-1 / Beggars Banquet 9 25871-1, US Club Edition)

Why This Record Matters
Sonic Temple is the Cult's fourth studio album and brought the band significant mainstream success with a polished, guitar-heavy hard rock sound. Produced by Bob Rock, the album features “Fire Woman,” “Edie (Ciao Baby),” “Sweet Soul Sister,” and “Sun King.” Released in 1989, Sonic Temple reached the Top 10 of the U.S. album chart and became one of the band's defining releases.

Collector Note
This 1989 U.S. club edition carries Sire catalog number 1-25871 with Reprise Records and Beggars Banquet number 9 25871-1. The LP contains the ten-track album program across two sides, with “Sun King” opening Side A and “Wake Up Time For Freedom” closing Side B. Matrix/runout information has not been specified for this copy.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition
Label: Sire – 1-25871; Reprise Records – 9 25871-1; Beggars Banquet – 9 25871-1
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Sun King – 6:10
A2 Fire Woman – 5:10
A3 American Horse – 5:19
A4 Edie (Ciao Baby) – 4:46
A5 Sweet Soul Sister – 5:08
Side B
B1 Soul Asylum – 7:25
B2 New York City – 4:41
B3 Automatic Blues – 3:51
B4 Soldier Blue – 4:36
B5 Wake Up Time For Freedom – 5:17

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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