Men At Work – Business As Usual (Vinyl LP, 1982, Columbia FC 37978, Carrollton Pressing, K Disc / John Golden Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Business As Usual is Men At Work’s debut album and the release that established the Australian band internationally. The album features two of the group’s best-known songs, “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under,” along with “Be Good Johnny,” and showcases the distinctive combination of Colin Hay’s vocals and guitar with Greg Ham’s saxophone, flute, keyboards, and other instrumentation. Produced by Peter McIan, the record became the defining release of the band’s early career.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Columbia pressing carries catalog numbers FC 37978 and 37978 and is identified as a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton pressing by the G markings in the supplied runouts. The runout information also carries stamped KDISC and etched JG markings, identifying lacquer cutting at K Disc Mastering by John Golden, while the Side A “P” identifies metalwork associated with Columbia’s Pitman facility. This VG+/VG+ copy includes the confirmed original printed lyric inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Carrollton Pressing
Label: Columbia
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Indie Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: G1 -P- PAL-37978-1CK kdisc JG C11 D G2
Side B: PBL-37978 - 1BA kdisc JG C13 1G

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Who Can It Be Now? – 3:21
A2 I Can See It In Your Eyes – 3:28
A3 Down Under – 3:41
A4 Underground – 3:02
A5 Helpless Automaton – 3:21
Side B
B1 People Just Love To Play With Words – 3:28
B2 Be Good Johnny – 3:34
B3 Touching The Untouchables – 3:39
B4 Catch A Star – 3:27
B5 Down By The Sea – 6:38

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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