The Fixx – Reach The Beach (LP, Album, Gloversville Pressing, 1983, MCA Records MCA-5419)

Why This Record Matters
Released in 1983, Reach The Beach became The Fixx's breakthrough album, helping define the sound of early-'80s New Wave with its atmospheric production, angular guitars, and memorable hooks. Featuring the hit singles "One Thing Leads To Another" and "Saved By Zero," the album remains one of the era's essential alternative rock releases.

Collector Note
Original 1983 U.S. Gloversville pressing on MCA Records (MCA-5419). This copy features Kevin Gray ("KPG") mastering at MCA Recording Studios and includes the original Gloversville pressing identifiers in the runout. Complete original U.S. pressings continue to attract collectors of classic New Wave and 1980s alternative rock.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: Strong VG (light ring wear on front cover)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gloversville Pressing
Label: MCA Records – MCA-5419
Country: US
Released: May 17, 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: MCA-3449-W5 KPG/MCA 回-G-回
Side B: MCA-3450-W1 KPG/MCA 回-G-回

Tracklist

Side A
A1 One Thing Leads To Another – 3:18
A2 The Sign Of Fire – 3:51
A3 Running – 4:26
A4 Saved By Zero – 3:41
A5 Opinions – 4:49

Side B
B1 Reach The Beach – 4:00
B2 Changing – 3:20
B3 Liner – 3:39
B4 Privilege – 4:16
B5 Outside – 5:25

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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