The Flying Lizards – The Flying Lizards (LP, Album, SP - Specialty Pressing, 1979, Virgin VA 13137)

Why This Record Matters
The Flying Lizards’ deliberately eccentric cover of Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want)” became a UK Top Five hit in 1979. The self-titled album also includes their version of “Summertime Blues” alongside original songs such as “Her Story,” “TV,” and “Russia.”

Collector Note
This 1979 US pressing on Virgin was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, identified by “SP” in the label and runout matrices. Its etched runouts include the “@tGP” lacquer-cutting mark.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, SP - Specialty Pressing
Label: Virgin – VA 13137
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Leftfield, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-VA- 794425 - B @tGP 0-2SM1-1 SP
Side B: ST-VA 794426 - A @tGP SP 0-3SM1-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Der Song Von Mandelay 2:27
A2 Her Story 4:37
A3 TV 3:51
A4 Russia 6:11
A5 Summertime Blues 3:09
Side B
B1 Money (That's What I Want) 5:52
B2 The Flood 4:57
B3 Trouble 2:46
B4 Events During Flood 3:25
B5 The Window 4:52

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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