Why This Record Matters
The Turn Of A Friendly Card is one of The Alan Parsons Project’s defining conceptual albums, blending progressive rock, synth-pop, and symphonic production with themes of chance, risk, and obsession. Tracks like “Games People Play” and “Time” remain among the group’s most recognizable recordings.
Collector Note
1980 US Pitman pressing on Arista Records, catalog number AL 9518, still housed in original shrink wrap. Clean early pressings remain consistently collectible among prog rock and audiophile-oriented collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in original shrink
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing
Label: Arista – AL 9518
Country: US
Released: Nov 1980
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 May Be A Price To Pay 4:52
A2 Games People Play 4:17
A3 Time 5:05
A4 I Don't Wanna Go Home 4:54
Side B
B1 The Gold Bug 4:28
B2a The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 1) 2:39
B2b Snake Eyes 3:17
B2c The Ace Of Swords 2:58
B2d Nothing Left To Lose 4:03
B2e The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 2) 3:12
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
The Turn Of A Friendly Card is one of The Alan Parsons Project’s defining conceptual albums, blending progressive rock, synth-pop, and symphonic production with themes of chance, risk, and obsession. Tracks like “Games People Play” and “Time” remain among the group’s most recognizable recordings.
Collector Note
1980 US Pitman pressing on Arista Records, catalog number AL 9518, still housed in original shrink wrap. Clean early pressings remain consistently collectible among prog rock and audiophile-oriented collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in original shrink
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing
Label: Arista – AL 9518
Country: US
Released: Nov 1980
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 May Be A Price To Pay 4:52
A2 Games People Play 4:17
A3 Time 5:05
A4 I Don't Wanna Go Home 4:54
Side B
B1 The Gold Bug 4:28
B2a The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 1) 2:39
B2b Snake Eyes 3:17
B2c The Ace Of Swords 2:58
B2d Nothing Left To Lose 4:03
B2e The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 2) 3:12
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.
