Talk Talk – The Colour Of Spring (LP, 1986, EMI America ST-17179)

Why This Record Matters
The Colour Of Spring marked Talk Talk's transition from synth-pop toward the sophisticated art rock sound that would define their later work. Featuring "Life's What You Make It" and "Living In Another World," the album is widely regarded as one of the essential releases of the 1980s.

Collector Note
1986 US Specialty pressing on EMI America. Mastered by Wally Traugott at Capitol, as indicated by the "Wally" and "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" runout markings. Original pressings remain highly sought after among art rock and new wave collectors.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful use
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf and handling wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing
Label: EMI America – ST-17179
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Art Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL-SP ST-1-17179 Z-1 [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-22625-Z1 △11593 1-2 SP0-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Side B: AL-SP ST-2-17179 Z-1 [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-22626-Z1 △11593-X Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-2 SP0-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Happiness Is Easy 6:29
A2 I Don't Believe In You 5:00
A3 Life's What You Make It 4:26
A4 April 5th 5:49
Side B
B1 Living In Another World 6:54
B2 Give It Up 6:15
B3 Chameleon Day 3:19
B4 Time It's Time 8:07

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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