Why This Record Matters
Worlds Away helped establish Strange Advance as part of the early-1980s Canadian synth-pop and new wave movement. Tracks like “Worlds Away” and “Love Games” blended atmospheric keyboards with polished pop songwriting that remains sought after by fans of the era.
Collector Note
1983 US reissue pressing on Capitol Records, catalog numbers ST. 12232 and ST-12232, with original inner sleeve included. Early Strange Advance vinyl maintains modest collector interest among Canadian new wave collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG with moderate cosmetic wear and solid overall playback
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Label: Capitol Records – ST. 12232, ST-12232
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Top Side
A1 She Controls Me 2:56
A2 Love Games 3:47
A3 One Chance In A Million 4:11
A4 Sister Radio 5:20
A5 Automatic Sighs 4:38
Bottom Side
B1 Worlds Away 7:01
B2 Kiss In The Dark 3:54
B3 Hold On To The Nite 4:30
B4 Watermusic 0:54
B5 Prisoner 4:14
B6 Worlds Away (Reprise) 1:11
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.
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
Why This Record Matters
Worlds Away helped establish Strange Advance as part of the early-1980s Canadian synth-pop and new wave movement. Tracks like “Worlds Away” and “Love Games” blended atmospheric keyboards with polished pop songwriting that remains sought after by fans of the era.
Collector Note
1983 US reissue pressing on Capitol Records, catalog numbers ST. 12232 and ST-12232, with original inner sleeve included. Early Strange Advance vinyl maintains modest collector interest among Canadian new wave collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG with moderate cosmetic wear and solid overall playback
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Label: Capitol Records – ST. 12232, ST-12232
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Top Side
A1 She Controls Me 2:56
A2 Love Games 3:47
A3 One Chance In A Million 4:11
A4 Sister Radio 5:20
A5 Automatic Sighs 4:38
Bottom Side
B1 Worlds Away 7:01
B2 Kiss In The Dark 3:54
B3 Hold On To The Nite 4:30
B4 Watermusic 0:54
B5 Prisoner 4:14
B6 Worlds Away (Reprise) 1:11
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.
About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
