Prefab Sprout – From Langley Park To Memphis

1988 UK Original Vinyl Pressing – Kitchenware Records

Artist: Prefab Sprout
Title: From Langley Park To Memphis
Label: Kitchenware Records / CBS Records
Catalogue Number: KWLP9 / CBS 460124 1
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1988
Pressing Year: 1988
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Stereo / Mono: Stereo
Genre: Sophisti-Pop / Pop Rock / Indie Pop

Description

From Langley Park To Memphis is Prefab Sprout's acclaimed third studio album, released in March 1988. Featuring The King Of Rock 'N' Roll, Cars And Girls and Nightingales, it became the band's highest-charting studio album in the UK, reaching No.5.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1988 UK vinyl pressing on Kitchenware Records, catalogue KWLP9, distributed by CBS Records. Original copies were pressed at the CBS plant at Aston Clinton and commonly supplied with a printed lyric inner sleeve.

The original UK pressing carries the distinctive KWLP9 catalogue number, while CBS 460124 1 appears as the CBS catalogue identifier.

Track Listing

Side One

1. The King Of Rock 'N' Roll

2. Cars And Girls

3. I Remember That

4. Enchanted

5. Nightingales

Side Two

1. Hey Manhattan!

2. Knock On Wood

3. The Golden Calf

4. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down For Me)

5. The Venus Of The Soup Kitchen

Additional Information

• Original 1988 UK pressing

• Kitchenware Records

• CBS Records distribution

• Catalogue: KWLP9 / CBS 460124 1

• 12" Vinyl LP

• 33⅓ RPM

• Stereo

• 10-track album

• Original printed lyric inner sleeve

• Produced by Thomas Dolby, Jon Kelly, Paddy McAloon and Andy Richards

• Mastered by Tim Young

• Features Stevie Wonder on harmonica on "Nightingales"

• Features Pete Townshend on acoustic guitar on "Hey Manhattan!"

• UK No.5 album

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Overall Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

The sleeve is in very good plus condition with only minor signs of handling and storage. The vinyl is also VG+, showing only light evidence of previous play while retaining a clean overall appearance. The original printed lyric inner sleeve is also present.

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM): Virtually flawless, with little or no evidence of handling or play.

Excellent (EX): Extremely well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with minor signs of handling or play.

Very Good (VG): Noticeable signs of use, but still a strong and enjoyable copy.

Good Plus (G+): More pronounced wear and surface marks, but remains playable.

Good (G): Significant signs of use and wear, but still playable.

Shipping

All records are carefully inspected, conservatively graded and securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners to ensure they arrive safely.