{"product_id":"kate-bush-hounds-of-love-first-pressing-vinyl","title":"Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love First Pressing Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Kate Bush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Hounds Of Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: EMI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: KAB 1 \/ EJ 24 0384 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHounds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA groundbreaking and hugely influential album, Hounds Of Love remains one of Kate Bush's defining artistic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1985 UK pressing on EMI Records, catalogue number KAB 1 \/ EJ 24 0384 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1985 UK copies remain increasingly sought after by Kate Bush collectors, particularly examples retaining the original printed inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One – Hounds Of Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning Up That Hill (A Deal With God)\u003cbr\u003e\nHounds Of Love\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Big Sky\u003cbr\u003e\nMother Stands For Comfort\u003cbr\u003e\nCloudbusting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two – The Ninth Wave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Dream Of Sheep\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder Ice\u003cbr\u003e\nWaking The Witch\u003cbr\u003e\nWatching You Without Me\u003cbr\u003e\nJig Of Life\u003cbr\u003e\nHello Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Morning Fog\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: EJ 2403841 A-4U-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: EJ 2403841 B-6U-1-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1985 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nEMI Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number KAB 1\u003cbr\u003e\nSecondary catalogue number EJ 24 0384 1\u003cbr\u003e\nA-4U \/ B-6U matrix combination\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nWritten and produced by Kate Bush\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Cloudbusting, Hounds Of Love and The Big Sky\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures the complete The Ninth Wave suite\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark British art pop album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57341208428917,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/AF1BD6AD-8C96-49DF-99D5-D1E078C1A466.jpg?v=1783342291","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/kate-bush-hounds-of-love-first-pressing-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}