Styx – Paradise Theatre (Vinyl, LP, Album, Etched, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing, 1981, A&M Records SP-3719)

Why This Record Matters
Paradise Theatre became Styx's first No. 1 album and features the hit singles "The Best of Times" and "Too Much Time On My Hands." It remains one of the defining arena rock and progressive rock albums of the early 1980s.

Collector Note
Released in 1981 on A&M Records, this US Terre Haute pressing features an etched Side Two. The album is a concept record inspired by Chicago's historic Paradise Theatre and blends progressive rock with radio-friendly songwriting.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Etched, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing
Label: A&M Records – SP-3719
Country: US
Released: Jan 19, 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Art Rock, Arena Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 A.D. 1928 1:07
A2 Rockin' The Paradise 3:54
A3 Too Much Time On My Hands 4:31
A4 Nothing Ever Goes As Planned 4:46
A5 The Best Of Times 4:17

Side B
B1 Lonely People 4:38
B2 She Cares 4:18
B3 Snowblind 4:58
B4 Half-Penny, Two-Penny 4:34
B5 A.D. 1958 2:31
B6 State Street Sadie 0:27

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

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