Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love First Pressing Vinyl

Artist: Kate Bush

Title: Hounds Of Love

Label: EMI

Catalogue Number: KAB 1 / EJ 24 0384 1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Hounds Of Love is the landmark fifth studio album by Kate Bush and one of the most acclaimed British albums of the 1980s. Released in 1985, the album combines innovative studio production, atmospheric electronics and Kate Bush's extraordinary songwriting across two distinctive musical suites.

Side One, Hounds Of Love, features the timeless classics Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God), Cloudbusting, Hounds Of Love and The Big Sky, while Side Two forms the ambitious conceptual suite The Ninth Wave.

A groundbreaking and hugely influential album, Hounds Of Love remains one of Kate Bush's defining artistic achievements.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK pressing on EMI Records, catalogue number KAB 1 / EJ 24 0384 1.

This copy features the EJ 2403841 A-4U-1 / EJ 2403841 B-6U-1-9 matrix combination, identifying it as an original UK pressing from the album's initial release period.

Original UK copies with these early EMI matrices are documented with TOWNHOUSE mastering inscriptions in the runout area. These original analogue pressings are highly regarded for their detailed, atmospheric sound and dynamic presentation.

Original 1985 UK copies remain increasingly sought after by Kate Bush collectors, particularly examples retaining the original printed inner sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One – Hounds Of Love

Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Hounds Of Love
The Big Sky
Mother Stands For Comfort
Cloudbusting

Side Two – The Ninth Wave

And Dream Of Sheep
Under Ice
Waking The Witch
Watching You Without Me
Jig Of Life
Hello Earth
The Morning Fog
Matrix / Runout

Side One: EJ 2403841 A-4U-1

Side Two: EJ 2403841 B-6U-1-9

Additional Information
Original 1985 UK pressing
EMI Records
Catalogue number KAB 1
Secondary catalogue number EJ 24 0384 1
A-4U / B-6U matrix combination
Original UK analogue pressing
33⅓ RPM LP
Original printed inner sleeve
Written and produced by Kate Bush
Features Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Includes Cloudbusting, Hounds Of Love and The Big Sky
Features the complete The Ninth Wave suite
Landmark British art pop 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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