The Damned – The Black Album (Vinyl LP, 1980, I.R.S. Records SP 70012, Pitman Pressing)
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Why This Record Matters
The Black Album marked an expansion of The Damned’s punk foundation into gothic, psychedelic, and new-wave territory while retaining the band’s aggressive rock approach. The album includes “Wait For The Blackout,” “History Of The World Part I,” and “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.” It features Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and bassist Paul Gray.
Collector Note
This 1980 US I.R.S. Records SP 70012 stereo edition is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing, identified by the P markings in the supplied runouts. The US edition condenses the original UK double-album program to a single LP, and this copy includes the confirmed original black I.R.S. inner sleeve.
Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Original Inner Sleeve: Included
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: I.R.S. Records – SP 70012 / SP-70012
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk, New Wave
Matrix / Runout
Label side A: SP-070012-A
Label side B: SP-070012-B
Runout side A, variant 3: AM SP 070012-A P5• P
Runout side B, variant 3: AM SP 070012-B P2• P
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Wait For The Blackout – 3:55
A2 Lively Arts – 3:01
A3 Silly Kids Games – 2:27
A4 Drinking About My Baby – 3:28
A5 Twisted Nerve – 4:31
A6 Hit Or Miss – 2:35
Side B
B1 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde – 4:35
B2 Sick Of This And That – 1:48
B3 History Of The World Part I – 3:52
B4 13th Floor Vendetta – 3:46
B5 Therapy – 7:39
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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