The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Hot Number (LP, Album, Carrollton Pressing, 1987, CBS Associated Records FZ 40818 / Z 40818)

Why This Record Matters
Produced by Dave Edmunds and recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Hot Number combines the band’s Texas blues foundation with soul arrangements and punchy rock songwriting. Kim Wilson’s vocals and harmonica and Jimmie Vaughan’s guitar are joined by the Memphis Horns and keyboardist Chuck Leavell.

Collector Note
1987 US Carrollton pressing, identified by G1 in the runouts, with FZ 40818 on the spine and Z 40818 on the labels. Mastering is credited to Jack Skinner at Sterling Sound, with JACK etched into the Side A runout. Original inner sleeve included.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original inner sleeve included, still in shrink with hype sticker.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Carrollton Pressing
Label: CBS Associated Records – FZ 40818 / Z 40818
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Blues Rock, Texas Blues

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL-40818 -1A G1 JACK D4
Side B: BL-40818 -2B G1 C16

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Stand Back 3:35
A2 Hot Number 3:40
A3 Wasted Tears 4:05
A4 It Comes To Me Naturally 2:52
A5 Love In Common 4:48
Side B
B1 How Do You Spell Love 3:53
B2 Streets Of Gold 4:34
B3 Sofa Circuit 3:34
B4 Don't Bother Tryin' To Steal Her Love 3:20
B5 It Takes A Big Man To Cry 4:13

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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