Split Enz – True Colours (LP, Album, Etched, Red Cover, 1980, A&M Records SP-4822)

Why This Record Matters
True Colours became Split Enz’s international breakthrough and helped define the transition from late-1970s art rock into early synth-pop and new wave. Featuring “I Got You,” the album remains one of the most collectible and influential releases connected to the Finn brothers’ songwriting legacy.

Collector Note
1980 US etched red cover pressing on A&M Records, catalog number SP-4822, with original inner sleeve included. Color cover variants and etched pressings remain especially desirable among Split Enz collectors.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG with clean overall playback and light cosmetic wear, very strong overall presentation
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Etched, Red Cover
Label: A&M Records – SP-4822
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 I Got You 3:24
A2 Shark Attack 2:52
A3 What's The Matter With You 3:02
A4 Double Happy 3:15
A5 I Wouldn't Dream Of It 3:14
A6 I Hope I Never 4:26
Side B
B1 Nobody Takes Me Seriously 3:24
B2 Missing Person 3:32
B3 Poor Boy 3:19
B4 How Can I Resist Her 3:26
B5 The Coral Sea 4:29

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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