{"product_id":"the-cars-self-titled-elektra-vinyl","title":"The Cars - Self Titled Elektra Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Cars\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: The Cars\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Elektra Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: K 52098\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1978\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1978 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood Times Roll\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Best Friend's Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nJust What I Needed\u003cbr\u003e\nI'm In Touch With Your World\u003cbr\u003e\nDon't Cha Stop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou're All I've Got Tonight\u003cbr\u003e\nBye Bye Love\u003cbr\u003e\nMoving In Stereo\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Mixed Up\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: K 52098 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: K 52098 B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK Elektra Records pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Roy Thomas Baker\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures \"Just What I Needed\", \"My Best Friend's Girl\" and \"Good Times Roll\"\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal picture inner sleeve (where present)\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark new wave debut album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly influential late-1970s release\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner 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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\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. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300813447541,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/69F7A405-05CC-4FCB-85F1-24219483C00A.jpg?v=1781702111","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-cars-self-titled-elektra-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}