Penetration - Moving Targets Vinyl

Artist: Penetration

Title: Moving Targets

Label: Virgin Records

Catalogue Number: V 2109

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1978

Pressing Year: 1978 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Moving Targets is the outstanding debut album by British punk band Penetration and one of the defining records of the first wave of UK punk. Released in October 1978, the album combines the raw energy of punk with melodic songwriting and powerful performances from vocalist Pauline Murray, helping to establish the band as one of the most respected acts of the era.

Featuring classic tracks including Future Daze, Life's A Gamble, Vision, Stone Heroes, Movement and Too Many Friends, alongside memorable covers of Nostalgia (Buzzcocks) and Free Money (Patti Smith), Moving Targets remains an essential album for collectors of British punk and new wave.

Pressing Notes

Original 1978 UK pressing on Virgin Records, catalogue number V 2109.

The first 15,000 UK copies were pressed on distinctive glow-in-the-dark vinyl, making these early editions especially desirable among collectors. Produced by Mick Glossop and Mike Howlett, original UK Virgin pressings are renowned for their powerful analogue sound and remain the definitive edition of this classic debut.

Track Listing

Side One

Future Daze
Life's A Gamble
Lovers Of Outrage
Vision
Silent Community
Stone Heroes

Side Two

Movement
Too Many Friends
Reunion
Nostalgia
Free Money
Additional Information
Original 1978 UK pressing
Virgin Records
Catalogue number V 2109
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Mick Glossop and Mike Howlett
First 15,000 copies pressed on glow-in-the-dark vinyl
Features Future Daze
Includes Vision
Features Stone Heroes
Includes Movement
Features Too Many Friends
Fronted by Pauline Murray
Landmark British punk 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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