The Stranglers – IV (Vinyl LP, 1980, I.R.S. Records SP 70011, Compilation, Santa Maria Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
IV was assembled for the North American market, combining five tracks from The Raven with singles and other material that had not appeared on a U.S. Stranglers album. “Vietnamerica” was exclusive to this release at the time, while “G.m.b.H.” presents an edited version of the extended “Bear Cage.” The compilation captures the band's transition from punk into the darker new-wave sound of its late-1970s work.

Collector Note
This 1980 U.S. I.R.S. Records SP 70011 edition is a Columbia Records Santa Maria pressing. The supplied Variant 3 runouts identify this specific copy as 1S IR SP 070011-A S1∙ A 8 / 1S IR SP 070011-B S3 A 3. This copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Strong VG player copy.
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Santa Maria Pressing
Label: I.R.S. Records – SP 70011
Country: US
Released: September 24, 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Punk

Matrix / Runout
Runout Side A, variant 3: 1S IR SP 070011-A S1∙ A 8
Runout Side B, variant 3: 1S IR SP 070011-B S3 A 3

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Raven – 5:12
A2 Baroque Bordello – 3:48
A3 Duchess – 2:29
A4 Nuclear Device – 3:28
A5 Meninblack – 4:48

Side B
B1 5 Minutes – 3:15
B2 Rok It To The Moon – 2:44
B3 Vietnamerica – 4:09
B4 G.m.b.H. – 3:52
B5 Who Wants The World? – 3:20

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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