Visage – The Anvil (LP, Album, Stereo, 53-Hauppauge Pressing, 1982, Polydor PD-1-6350)

Why This Record Matters
Visage was a British synth-pop group closely tied to London’s New Romantic club scene, bringing together vocalist Steve Strange with musicians including Midge Ure, Billy Currie, and Rusty Egan. Their second album pairs sleek electronic pop with dance rhythms and saxophone, heard on tracks such as “The Damned Don’t Cry” and “Night Train.”

Collector Note
This 1982 US Polydor LP is catalog number PD-1-6350, pressed at Hauppauge Record Manufacturing, identified by the “53” plant code on the labels. The supplied runouts include Sterling mastering marks and the plant’s HRM identifier, useful details for distinguishing this US pressing from other editions.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 53-Hauppauge Pressing
Label: Polydor – PD-1-6350
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side 1: STERLING A-1 <--> PD 1 6350 AS-HRM
Side 2: STERLING A-2 <--> PD 1 6350 BS-HRM

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Damned Don't Cry 4:44
A2 Anvil (Night Club School) 4:34
A3 Move Up 4:30
A4 Night Train 4:25

Side B
B1 The Horseman 4:39
B2 Look What They've Done 4:50
B3 Again We Love 4:34
B4 Wild Life 4:34
B5 Whispers 5:40

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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