{"product_id":"the-strangers-feline-vinyl","title":"The Strangers - Feline Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Stranglers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Feline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Epic Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: EPC 25237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1983 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeline is the seventh studio album by The Stranglers and marked the band's first release on Epic Records. Released in January 1983, the album introduced a more melodic and atmospheric sound, incorporating acoustic guitars, synthesizers and electronic percussion while retaining the band's distinctive dark edge. The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and remains one of the band's most critically acclaimed releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the hit singles European Female (In Celebration Of), Midnight Summer Dream and Paradise, alongside standout tracks Ships That Pass In The Night, Let's Tango In Paris and Never Say Goodbye, Feline is widely regarded as one of the defining post-punk and new wave albums of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1983 UK pressing on Epic Records, catalogue number EPC 25237.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by The Stranglers and Steve Churchyard, the album was recorded at ICP Studios, Brussels. Early UK pressings feature the distinctive embossed picture sleeve and black lyric inner sleeve. Original UK Epic pressings are highly regarded for their excellent analogue sound and remain the preferred edition for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Summer Dream\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's A Small World\u003cbr\u003e\nShips That Pass In The Night\u003cbr\u003e\nEuropean Female (In Celebration Of)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet's Tango In Paris\u003cbr\u003e\nParadise\u003cbr\u003e\nAll Roads Lead To Rome\u003cbr\u003e\nBlue Sister\u003cbr\u003e\nNever Say Goodbye\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1983 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nEpic Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number EPC 25237\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by The Stranglers and Steve Churchyard\u003cbr\u003e\nRecorded at ICP Studios, Brussels\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbossed picture sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures European Female (In Celebration Of)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Midnight Summer Dream\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Paradise\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Ships That Pass In The Night\u003cbr\u003e\nUK No. 4 album\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic post-punk and new wave release\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner 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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\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. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354218045813,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/B1A8A645-C621-48B8-A22A-FC3EB1F1652E.jpg?v=1784037069","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-strangers-feline-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}