Peter Schilling – Error In The System (LP, Album, Promo, 1983, Elektra 9 60265-1)

Why This Record Matters
Error In The System is best known for the international hit "Major Tom (Coming Home)," one of the defining synth-pop singles of the 1980s. The album blends electronic production, new wave influences, and concept-driven songwriting that helped establish Schilling's reputation beyond Europe.

Collector Note
Verified 1983 US Promo pressing mastered at Sterling and pressed by Specialty Records Corporation. Matrix/runout: Side A STE-60265-A-4 "...BUT YOU CAN NEVER LIE WITH MUSIC" STERLING SRC; Side B STE-60265-B-3 STERLING SRC. Includes the original printed inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG with moderate surface wear consistent with a solid player copy.
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear.
Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo
Label: Elektra – 9 60265-1, 60265-1
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: STE-60265-A-4 1-1SM1-2 "...BUT YOU CAN NEVER LIE WITH MUSIC" STERLING SRC
Side B: STE-60265-B-3 1-1SM1-1 STERLING SRC

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Only Dreams 3:22
A2 Lifetime Guarantee 6:20
A3 The Noah Plan 4:21
A4 Error In The System 3:35

Side B
B1 Major Tom (Coming Home) 3:57
B2 Major Tom, Part II 3:33
B3 (Let's Play) U.S.A. 3:18
B4 I Have No Desire 3:32
B5 Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) 3:26

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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