Ellen Shipley – Breaking Through The Ice Age (LP, 1980, RCA AFL1-3626)

Why This Record Matters
Breaking Through The Ice Age blends late-70s pop songwriting with emerging new wave production and melodic rock arrangements. Ellen Shipley’s songwriting would later gain wider recognition through collaborations and commercial pop success. The album reflects the transition period between classic pop rock and early 1980s new wave aesthetics.

Collector Note
1980 US Indianapolis pressing on RCA Records. Original pressings remain relatively overlooked but have modest collector appeal among fans of female-fronted new wave and power pop.

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

Condition & Details
Vinyl: VG with strong playback surfaces and moderate cosmetic wear consistent with careful use
Sleeve: VG with edge wear and handling marks consistent with age

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing
Label: RCA – AFL1-3626
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Heart To Heart
A2 Fotogenic
A3 Jamie
A4 This Little Girl
A5 Talk Don't Shout

Side B
B1 Solo
B2 Lost Without Your Love
B3 Promise To Keep
B4 Living For The Tenderness

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II
Includes new protective inner and poly outer sleeves
Packed securely for safe delivery

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