Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – The Pacific Age (LP, Album, Stereo, B-EMW Pressing, 1986, A&M Records SP-5144)

Why This Record Matters
The Pacific Age was OMD's final studio album of the original era and features the international hit "(Forever) Live And Die." The album combines polished synth-pop production with the melodic songwriting that made the group one of the defining acts of the new wave movement. Original US pressings remain popular with collectors of 1980s electronic and alternative music.

Collector Note
1986 US Electrosound Group Midwest pressing identified by the EMW and ES runout markings and plant code "B" on the labels. Pressed on translucent Quiex II vinyl and includes the original color picture inner sleeve. Quiex II pressings are especially desirable among collectors for their quieter vinyl formulation.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG with visible wear consistent with a strong player copy
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear, includes original picture inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, B-EMW Pressing
Label: A&M Records – SP-5144
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SP-05144-A" ES-1 [Trumpet logo] Emw
Side B: SP-05144-B" ES-1 Emw

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Stay (The Black Rose And The Universal Wheel) 4:21
A2 (Forever) Live And Die 3:36
A3 The Pacific Age 3:57
A4 The Dead Girls 4:35
A5 Shame 4:14

Side B
B1 Southern 3:39
B2 Flame Of Hope 2:40
B3 Goddess Of Love 4:29
B4 We Love You 4:08
B5 Watch Us Fall 4:12

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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