The Human League – Dare (Vinyl LP, 1982, A&M Records SP-6-4892, Monarch Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Dare is The Human League’s breakthrough album, combining synthesizer-driven production with the expanded vocal lineup of Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susanne Sulley. Produced by Martin Rushent and the band, it includes “Love Action (I Believe In Love),” “Open Your Heart,” and the international hit “Don't You Want Me.” The album became a defining commercial release of early-1980s synth-pop.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. A&M Records SP-6-4892 gatefold edition was pressed by Monarch Record Mfg. Co., with the MR, MON, and △25412 identifiers present in the supplied runouts. This copy includes the original printed inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
Label: A&M Records – SP-6-4892
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SPO-⁶4892-A SPO-6̸-4892-A-MON-1 MR Δ 25412
Side B: SPO-6̸-4892-B-MON-1 MR Δ 25412-X ⦵

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Things That Dreams Are Made Of – 4:14
A2 Open Your Heart – 3:53
A3 The Sound Of The Crowd – 3:56
A4 Darkness – 3:56
A5 Do Or Die – 5:23

Side B
B1 Get Carter – 1:02
B2 I Am The Law – 4:14
B3 Seconds – 4:58
B4 Love Action (I Believe In Love) – 4:58
B5 Don't You Want Me – 3:56

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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