Wreckless Eric – The Whole Wide World (Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Sound Makers Pressing, 1979, Stiff Records)

Why This Record Matters
The Whole Wide World was compiled for the US market from Wreckless Eric’s early Stiff Records singles, B-sides, and album tracks. It opens with his signature song, “(I’d Go The) Whole Wide World,” and documents his distinctive mix of punk, pub rock, and rough-edged power pop.

Collector Note
This 1979 US Stiff Records edition carries catalog number USE-1 and was pressed by Sound Makers. Both runouts carry the STERLING stamp, identifying lacquer cutting at Sterling Sound.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Sound Makers Pressing
Label: Stiff Records
Catalog Number: USE-1
Country: US
Year: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk

Matrix / Runout
Side A: USe-1-A Smk STERLING
Side B: USe-1-B STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 (I'd Go The) Whole Wide World
A2 Take The Cash (K.A.S.H)
A3 Let's Go To The Pictures
A4 Walking On The Surface Of The Moon
A5 Hit & Miss Judy
A6 I Wish It Would Rain
Side B
B1 Reconnez Cherie
B2 Veronica
B3 Brain Thieves
B4 Semaphore Signals
B5 I Need A Situation
B6 The Final Taxi
B7 There Isn't Anything Else

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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