Genre - Electronic, Pop
The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture Of You (12") (NM)
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The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture Of You
12", Single | Sylvan Records / Arista | Cat. No. SYL 121 | UK | 1983
The debut single from Liverpool post-punk/synth-pop duo The Lotus Eaters — Peter Coyle and Jeremiah Kelly — and one of the most affecting British pop records of 1983. The First Picture Of You reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart and remains a touchstone of the era's melancholic, orchestrated new wave sound. Produced by Dale Griffin (Mott the Hoople drummer turned producer) and Nigel Gray (known for producing The Police's early albums). Lacquer cut at Strawberry Mastering by The Robot; pressed by PRS Ltd.; manufactured and distributed by Polygram Record Operations Ltd. B2 Stranger So Far courtesy of the BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show. NM vinyl.
Condition
- Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) — excellent surfaces; plays cleanly
- Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — solid shape
Tracklist
A. The First Picture Of You (5:27)
B1. The Lotus Eaters (2:57)
B2. Stranger So Far (2:13) — courtesy of BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show
Credits
Written By: Peter Coyle, Jeremy Kelly, Gerald Quinn
Producers: Dale Griffin & Nigel Gray
Lacquer Cut By: The Robot (Strawberry Mastering)
Details
- Format: 12", Single
- Label: Sylvan Records / Arista
- Catalog No.: SYL 121
- Country: UK
- Released: 1983
- Weight: 230 g
- Lacquer cut at Strawberry Mastering | Pressed by PRS Ltd. | Manufactured by Polygram Record Operations Ltd.
- Note: B2 from BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show session
- Style: New Wave, Synth-pop, Post-punk
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we're happy to share them.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
Regular price
$35.00 CAD
Shipping calculated at checkout.
The Lotus Eaters – The First Picture Of You
12", Single | Sylvan Records / Arista | Cat. No. SYL 121 | UK | 1983
The debut single from Liverpool post-punk/synth-pop duo The Lotus Eaters — Peter Coyle and Jeremiah Kelly — and one of the most affecting British pop records of 1983. The First Picture Of You reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart and remains a touchstone of the era's melancholic, orchestrated new wave sound. Produced by Dale Griffin (Mott the Hoople drummer turned producer) and Nigel Gray (known for producing The Police's early albums). Lacquer cut at Strawberry Mastering by The Robot; pressed by PRS Ltd.; manufactured and distributed by Polygram Record Operations Ltd. B2 Stranger So Far courtesy of the BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show. NM vinyl.
Condition
- Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) — excellent surfaces; plays cleanly
- Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — solid shape
Tracklist
A. The First Picture Of You (5:27)
B1. The Lotus Eaters (2:57)
B2. Stranger So Far (2:13) — courtesy of BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show
Credits
Written By: Peter Coyle, Jeremy Kelly, Gerald Quinn
Producers: Dale Griffin & Nigel Gray
Lacquer Cut By: The Robot (Strawberry Mastering)
Details
- Format: 12", Single
- Label: Sylvan Records / Arista
- Catalog No.: SYL 121
- Country: UK
- Released: 1983
- Weight: 230 g
- Lacquer cut at Strawberry Mastering | Pressed by PRS Ltd. | Manufactured by Polygram Record Operations Ltd.
- Note: B2 from BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show session
- Style: New Wave, Synth-pop, Post-punk
Individual listing photos are being updated as we work through our full inventory. In the meantime, actual photos of this specific item are available upon request before purchase — we're happy to share them.
As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.
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