Thomas Dolby – The Flat Earth (Vinyl LP, 1984, Capitol ST-12309, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Flat Earth is Thomas Dolby’s second studio album and expands his electronic pop approach with funk, jazz, and atmospheric elements. It includes “Hyperactive!,” along with “Dissidents,” “Screen Kiss,” and Dolby’s interpretation of Dan Hicks’ “I Scare Myself.” Dolby produced the album and worked with musicians including Matthew Seligman, Kevin Armstrong, Adele Bertei, and Robyn Hitchcock.

Collector Note
This 1984 U.S. Capitol ST-12309 edition is a Winchester pressing, identified by the ─◁ markings in the supplied runouts. Both sides carry Wally Traugott’s “Wally” signature and stamped MASTERED BY CAPITOL markings, identifying the Capitol mastering. 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 all around with original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: Capitol Records – ST-12309
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A etched, variant 3: ST-1-12309 F-3 · ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Side B etched, variant 1: ST-2-12309 F-3 ━◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Dissidents – 4:53
A2 The Flat Earth – 6:37
A3 Screen Kiss – 5:31

Side B
B1 White City – 5:20
B2 Mulu The Rain Forest – 5:00
B3 I Scare Myself – 5:37
B4 Hyperactive! – 4:08

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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