The Box – The Box (Vinyl, LP, Album, Canada 1984, Alert Records BD-1000)

Why This Record Matters
The Box's debut album introduced the Canadian new wave band and established the sound that led to their later success. Recorded between 1983 and 1984 in Montreal, it features original material that reflects the band's early blend of rock and new wave influences.

Collector Note
This is the verified 1984 Canadian pressing on Alert Records (BD-1000). It was pressed by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, Ontario, and includes the original lyric inner sleeve as confirmed by the user. The labels display the MAPL logo indicating 100% Canadian content.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Alert Records – BD-1000
Country: Canada
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A: G. DM-1 BD 1000 A3 McCl
Side B: G. DM-6 BD 1000 B1 McCl

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Must I Always Remember – 3:02
A2 Dancing On The Grave – 3:56
A3 War Going On – 3:32
A4 Go Down Alone – 3:13
A5 Weekend – 3:53

Side B
B1 Live On TV – 4:05
B2 Walk Away – 3:44
B3 Great Summer Fair – 3:53
B4 Checkmate/Quand Le Roy... – 4:14

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.

About Maple City Music
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