The Motels – Careful (Vinyl, LP, Album, 1980, Capitol Records ST-12070, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Careful is the Motels’ second studio album, built around Martha Davis’s vocals and the band’s early Los Angeles new wave sound. Produced by John Carter, the album includes “Danger,” “Whose Problem?” and “Days Are O.K. (But The Nights Were Made For Love).” The record reached No. 45 on the Billboard album chart.

Collector Note
This 1980 US Capitol ST-12070 copy was pressed at Capitol’s Winchester plant, identified by the Winchester rifle symbol in the supplied runouts. Both sides carry MASTERED BY CAPITOL and KP markings, identifying Ken Perry’s lacquer cut. This copy includes the original printed lyric/credit inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG
Sleeve: VG
Original printed lyric/credit inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Capitol Records – ST-12070
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-1-12070 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KP
Side B: ST-2-12070 F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ KP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Danger – 3:22
A2 Envy – 3:23
A3 Careful – 3:26
A4 Bonjour Baby – 3:36
A5 Party Professionals – 3:13
Side B
B1 Days Are O.K. (But The Nights Were Made For Love) – 3:30
B2 Cry Baby – 3:24
B3 Whose Problem? – 3:47
B4 People, Places And Things – 2:42
B5 Slow Town – 4:14

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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