Thompson Twins – Into The Gap (Vinyl LP, 1984, Arista AL 8-8200, Repress, 2nd Cover, Indianapolis Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Into The Gap is the Thompson Twins’ 1984 album featuring “Hold Me Now,” “Doctor! Doctor!,” and “You Take Me Up.” Produced by Alex Sadkin and Tom Bailey and recorded at Compass Point Studios, it became one of the group’s major commercial releases. Its combination of synthesizers, percussion, and pop songwriting is characteristic of the group’s mid-1980s sound.

Collector Note
This 1984 U.S. Arista AL 8-8200 repress uses the second “smiling” cover and was pressed at RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis, with STERLING-stamped mastering. The supplied runouts identify this Indianapolis pressing and distinguish the copy from other U.S. configurations of Into The Gap.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, 2nd Cover, Indianapolis Pressing
Label: Arista – AL 8-8200 / AL8-8200
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL 8 8200 SA RCA 3 I STERLING A1X
Side B: AL 8 8200 SB RCA 2 STERLING I AI WUMMO'

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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