Pretenders – Pretenders (LP, Album, 1980, Sire Records)

Why This Record Matters
Pretenders introduced Chrissie Hynde and the band’s distinctive blend of new wave, punk, and rock influences. The album includes enduring tracks such as "Brass In Pocket," "Kid," and "Precious," making it one of the defining releases of the era.

Collector Note
1980 US release on Sire Records. Includes the original inner sleeve and remains the most sought-after album in the Pretenders catalog, recognized as a cornerstone of early 1980s rock and new wave.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean playing surfaces and light signs of use
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and handling wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Sire Records
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Rock, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A1 Precious
A2 The Phone Call
A3 Up The Neck
A4 Tattooed Love Boys
A5 Space Invader
A6 The Wait
B1 Stop Your Sobbing
B2 Kid
B3 Private Life
B4 Brass In Pocket
B5 Lovers Of Today
B6 Mystery Achievement

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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