Various – Propaganda (Vinyl LP, 1979, A&M Records SP-4786, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Propaganda is a 1979 A&M sampler documenting the label’s involvement with the emerging new wave and power-pop scene. Side A includes live 1979 performances by Joe Jackson and The Police, while Side B includes studio material from The Reds, Squeeze, David Kubinec, Shrink, and others. Joe Jackson’s “Don’t Ask Me” was previously unreleased when this compilation appeared.

Collector Note
This 1979 U.S. A&M Records SP-4786 stereo edition is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing, identified by the P designation in the supplied runouts. The album was assembled and mastered at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, with Bernie Grundman credited for mastering.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Sampler, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: A&M Records – SP-4786
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Power Pop, Punk

Matrix / Runout
Side A etched, variant 1: A&M SP4786A-P1
Side B etched, variant 1: A&M SP4786B-P1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Granati Brothers – Go Crazy – 2:55
A2 Joe Jackson – Throw It Away – 2:43
A3 Joe Jackson – Come On – 3:34
A4 The Police – Landlord – 2:36
A5 The Police – Next To You – 3:09

Side B
B1 The Reds – Joey – 4:09
B2 Bobby Henry – Head Case – 3:07
B3 Joe Jackson – Don't Ask Me – 2:41
B4 Squeeze – Slap & Tickle – 3:59
B5 David Kubinec – Another Lone Ranger – 3:45
B6 Shrink – Valid Or Void – 3:08

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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