The Pretenders Pretenders 1980 Alternative Rock / New Wave (vinyl lp)

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Tracklist

A1Precious (3:34)

A2The Phone Call (2:27)

A3Up The Neck (4:24)

A4Tattooed Love Boys (2:58)

A5Space Invader (3:26)

A6The Wait (3:34)

A7Stop Your Sobbing (2:38)

B1Kid (3:04)

B2Private Life (6:23)

B3Brass In Pocket (3:01)

B4Lovers Of Today (5:50)

B5Mystery Achievement (5:23)

Condition

Here’s a pressing that doesn’t surface in collections as often as you’d expect the Canadian Sire pressing of The Pretenders’ explosive 1980 debut. While most collectors chase after the UK Real or US pressings, this Canadian variant offers the same stellar mastering quality with a distinctive pressing plant signature that gives it a slightly warmer low-end presence. Chrissie Hynde’s razor-sharp vocals on tracks like “Brass in Pocket” and “Kid” retain all their bite, while James Honeyman-Scott’s guitar work sparkles with that crystalline tone that made this album an instant classic. The Canadian plant’s pressing technique during this era was particularly well-suited to capturing the album’s dynamic range, from the punchy aggression of “The Wait” to the more nuanced moments like “Stop Your Sobbing.”

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Retro Revolution Records Halifax, Nova Scotia

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