Box Of Frogs – Strange Land (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing, 1986, Epic BFE 39923)

Why This Record Matters
Strange Land features former Yardbirds members Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, and Paul Samwell-Smith alongside an impressive roster of guest musicians. Contributions from Jimmy Page, Rory Gallagher, Steve Hackett, Graham Gouldman, Ian Dury, and Roger Chapman make this one of the most distinctive British rock releases of the mid-1980s. The album blends melodic rock with blues-based guitar work from several legendary players.

Collector Note
1986 US Pitman pressing mastered at Sterling Sound by TJ and George Marino. Notable for guest appearances by Jimmy Page, Rory Gallagher, and Steve Hackett across multiple tracks. Early Pitman pressings remain the preferred US edition for collectors.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light wear and excellent overall presentation, a very strong VG+ copy
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and handling wear

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing
Label: Epic – BFE 39923, Epic – E 39923
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Arena Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P (AP) AL 39923 1B STERLING TJ
Side B: P (T) BL 39923 1A STERLING TJ

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Get It While You Can 3:50
A2 You Mix Me Up 3:22
A3 Average 4:18
A4 House On Fire 4:21
A5 Hanging From The Wreckage 3:39

Side B
B1 Heart Full Of Soul 3:50
B2 Asylum 4:49
B3 Strange Land 4:51
B4 Trouble 5:40

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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