The Cars - Self Titled Elektra Vinyl

Artist: The Cars
Title: The Cars
Label: Elektra Records
Catalogue Number: K 52098
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1978
Pressing Year: 1978 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Cars is the groundbreaking debut album by The Cars and one of the defining releases of the late 1970s new wave movement. Released in 1978, the album perfectly blended rock, power pop and synthesizer-driven new wave, producing a string of classic tracks including "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Good Times Roll". The album was both a critical and commercial success and remains one of the most influential debut albums of its era.

Pressing Notes

Original UK Elektra Records pressing issued under catalogue number K 52098. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the album introduced The Cars' distinctive sound and helped bridge the gap between classic rock and the emerging new wave movement. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their excellent analogue sound quality and remain increasingly collectible among fans of classic rock and new wave music.

Track Listing

Side A

Good Times Roll
My Best Friend's Girl
Just What I Needed
I'm In Touch With Your World
Don't Cha Stop

Side B

You're All I've Got Tonight
Bye Bye Love
Moving In Stereo
All Mixed Up
Matrix / Runout

Side A: K 52098 A
Side B: K 52098 B

Additional Information
Original UK Elektra Records pressing
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker
Features "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl" and "Good Times Roll"
Original picture inner sleeve (where present)
Stereo pressing
Landmark new wave debut album
Highly influential late-1970s 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.