XTC – English Settlement (Vinyl LP, 1982, Epic/Virgin ARE 37943, US Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
English Settlement marked an expansion of XTC’s sound, with Hugh Padgham producing and engineering alongside the band and “Senses Working Overtime” becoming one of their best-known songs. This original US configuration condenses the UK double album to a single LP, omitting five tracks and using a different running order.

Collector Note
This 1982 US Epic/Virgin ARE 37943 stereo edition was pressed by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman. The supplied Variant 2 Side A runout carries COLUMBIA NY and V JONZ markings, and this copy includes the original lyric and photo inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Original lyric and photo inner sleeve included.
Strong VG player copy all around.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Epic / Virgin – ARE 37943
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Indie Rock, Power Pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P O P AL 37943-1A COLUMBIA NY V JONZ
Side B: P O BL 37943-1H 5 COLUMBIA NY

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Runaways – 4:32
A2 Ball And Chain – 4:28
A3 Senses Working Overtime – 4:50
A4 Jason And The Argonauts – 6:05
A5 Snowman – 5:07

Side B
B1 Melt The Guns – 6:31
B2 No Thugs In Our House – 5:08
B3 It's Nearly Africa – 3:53
B4 English Roundabout – 3:37
B5 All Of A Sudden (It's Too Late) – 5:19

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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