Lionel Richie - Self Titled Vinyl

Artist: Lionel Richie
Title: Lionel Richie
Label: Motown Records
Catalogue Number: STMA 8037
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1982
Pressing Year: 1982 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Lionel Richie is the debut solo album from Lionel Richie following his hugely successful career with the Commodores. Released in 1982, the album established Richie as one of the biggest solo stars of the decade and features the hit singles "Truly", "You Are" and "My Love". Blending smooth soul, pop and adult contemporary styles, the album topped charts around the world and laid the foundations for the remarkable success that would follow with Can't Slow Down.

Pressing Notes

Original 1982 UK Motown Records first pressing, catalogue number STMA 8037. Released at the beginning of Lionel Richie's solo career, the album became a major commercial success and produced several international hit singles. Early UK pressings remain popular with collectors of Motown, soul and 1980s pop music and are appreciated for their warm analogue sound quality.

Track Listing

Side A

Serves You Right
Wandering Stranger
Tell Me
My Love
Round And Round

Side B

Truly
You Are
You Mean More To Me
Just Put Some Love In Your Heart
Nothing
Matrix / Runout

Side A: STMA 8037 A
Side B: STMA 8037 B

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Motown Records STMA 8037
Features the No.1 hit "Truly"
Includes "You Are" and "My Love"
Produced by Lionel Richie and James Anthony Carmichael
Stereo pressing
Multi-platinum debut solo album
Essential 1980s soul-pop 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.