Thompson Twins – Into The Gap (Vinyl LP, 1984, Arista AL 8-8200, Indianapolis Pressing, 1st Cover, Wrong Track Listing)

Why This Record Matters
Into The Gap became the Thompson Twins’ major U.S. breakthrough, reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. The album includes “Hold Me Now,” “Doctor! Doctor!,” and “You Take Me Up.” It was produced by Tom Bailey and Alex Sadkin and recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau.

Collector Note
This 1984 U.S. Arista AL 8-8200 edition is an RCA Indianapolis pressing with the first cover variation featuring the non-smiling band photo. The back cover carries the incorrect track sequence associated with this early cover variation, while the record itself plays the sequence listed below. The supplied runouts include stamped Indianapolis and STERLING identifiers.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Cut: Top right corner
Hype Sticker: Present

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Arista – AL 8-8200
Country: US
Released: February 23, 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: Z AL 8 8200 SA RCA 3 A1 STERLING
Side B: I AL 8 8200 SB RCA 3 A3 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Doctor! Doctor! – 4:38
A2 You Take Me Up – 4:23
A3 Hold Me Now – 4:42
A4 Day After Day – 3:50
A5 No Peace For The Wicked – 4:04

Side B
B1 The Gap – 4:43
B2 Sister Of Mercy – 5:04
B3 Storm On The Sea – 5:28
B4 Who Can Stop The Rain – 5:17

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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