.38 Special – Special Forces (Vinyl, 1982, Europadisk Pressing, A&M Records SP-4888)

Why This Record Matters
Special Forces is .38 Special's fifth studio album and includes the hit singles "Caught Up In You" and "You Keep Runnin' Away." The album helped establish the band's signature blend of Southern rock and arena-ready melodic rock during the early 1980s.

Collector Note
This verified US Europadisk pressing was released in 1982 on A&M Records with catalog number SP-4888. The supplied matrix/runout inscriptions identify a Europadisk pressing mastered at Masterdisk, with Bill Kipper's initials appearing in the runout despite the original inner sleeve crediting Bob Ludwig. The original inner sleeve is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Europadisk Pressing
Label: A&M Records – SP-4888
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SPO-4888-GD2 A 1-2 BK JR MASTERDISK EDP
Side B: SPO-4888-B-GD2 JR 1-B MASTERDISK EDP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Caught Up In You – 4:37
A2 Back Door Stranger – 4:54
A3 Back On The Track – 4:41
A4 Chain Lightnin' – 5:01

Side B
B1 Rough-Housin' – 4:08
B2 You Keep Runnin' Away – 3:56
B3 Breakin' Loose – 3:32
B4 Take 'Em Out – 4:07
B5 Firestarter – 5:01

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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