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The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic Reissue Vinyl

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Description

Artist: The Sundays

Title: Reading, Writing And Arithmetic

Label: Rough Trade

Catalogue Number: ROUGH 167

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1990

Pressing Year: Reissue

Format: 12” Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Reading, Writing And Arithmetic is the acclaimed debut studio album by British alternative rock band The Sundays, originally released in 1990. Fronted by Harriet Wheeler and featuring the distinctive guitar work of David Gavurin, the album combines jangly indie guitar, understated arrangements and Wheeler’s instantly recognisable vocals.

The album became one of the defining records of the early-1990s British indie scene, featuring fan favourites including “Here’s Where The Story Ends”, “Can’t Be Sure”, “You’re Not The Only One I Know” and “A Certain Someone”.

This reissue presents the album on vinyl, offering a chance to own one of The Sundays’ most celebrated releases in LP format.

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Pressing Notes

Reissue edition of the band’s 1990 debut album. The album was originally released on Rough Trade Records and has subsequently been reissued on vinyl.

The original album artwork is retained for the reissue, with the record presented as a standard 12” LP.

Track Listing

Side One

  1. Skin & Bones
  2. Here’s Where The Story Ends
  3. Can’t Be Sure
  4. I Won
  5. Hideous Towns

Side Two

  1. You’re Not The Only One I Know
  2. A Certain Someone
  3. I Kicked A Boy
  4. My Finest Hour
  5. Joy

Genre: Indie Rock / Alternative Rock / Jangle Pop

Year: 1990

Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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