Spandau Ballet - True Vinyl

Artist: Spandau Ballet
Title: True
Label: Chrysalis Records
Catalogue Number: CDL 1403
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1983
Pressing Year: 1983 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

True is Spandau Ballet's third studio album and the record that propelled the band to international stardom. Released in 1983, the album blended sophisticated pop, soul and new wave influences, producing some of the group's most enduring hits. Featuring the timeless title track "True", alongside "Gold", "Communication" and "Pleasure", the album became one of the defining British pop releases of the 1980s.

Pressing Notes

Original UK Chrysalis Records pressing issued under catalogue number CDL 1403. Produced by Tony Swain and Steve Jolley, True marked a significant evolution in Spandau Ballet's sound and became their most successful album. Early UK pressings remain highly collectible and are admired for their excellent analogue sound quality and classic 1980s presentation.

Track Listing

Side A

Pleasure
Communication
Code Of Love
Gold

Side B

Lifeline
Heaven Is A Secret
Foundation
True
Matrix / Runout

Side A: CDL 1403 A
Side B: CDL 1403 B

Additional Information
Original UK Chrysalis Records pressing
Features "True", "Gold" and "Communication"
Original picture inner sleeve
Stereo pressing
One of the defining British pop albums of the 1980s
Classic New Romantic era release
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.