Blondie - Parallel Lines Vinyl

Artist: Blondie

Title: Parallel Lines

Label: Chrysalis Records

Catalogue Number: CDL 1192

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1978

Pressing Year: 1978 UK Original First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Parallel Lines is Blondie's breakthrough third studio album, released in 1978 and produced by the legendary Mike Chapman. Fusing new wave, punk, pop and disco influences, the album transformed Blondie into international superstars and remains one of the defining albums of the late 1970s.

Featuring timeless hits including Heart Of Glass, One Way Or Another, Hanging On The Telephone, Picture This, Sunday Girl, Fade Away And Radiate and 11:59, Parallel Lines is widely regarded as one of the greatest pop and new wave albums ever recorded.

Pressing Notes

Original 1978 UK first pressing on Chrysalis Records, catalogue number CDL 1192.

Early UK copies were issued in the iconic black-and-white picture sleeve with the original lyric inner sleeve. Produced by Mike Chapman, first pressings are renowned for their vibrant analogue sound and are highly sought after by collectors of classic new wave and punk-era vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

Hanging On The Telephone
One Way Or Another
Picture This
Fade Away And Radiate
Pretty Baby
I Know But I Don't Know

Side Two

11:59
Will Anything Happen?
Sunday Girl
Heart Of Glass
I'm Gonna Love You Too
Just Go Away
Additional Information
Original 1978 UK first pressing
Chrysalis Records
Catalogue Number CDL 1192
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Original lyric inner sleeve
Produced by Mike Chapman
Features Heart Of Glass
Includes One Way Or Another
Features Hanging On The Telephone
Includes Picture This
Features Sunday Girl
Landmark new wave album
Highly collectible original UK pressing
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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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