{"product_id":"the-alan-parsons-project-the-turn-of-a-friendly-card-lp-album-pitman-pressing-1980-arista-al-9518","title":"The Alan Parsons Project – The Turn Of A Friendly Card (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing, 1980, Arista AL 9518)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003eThe Turn Of A Friendly Card is one of The Alan Parsons Project’s defining conceptual albums, blending progressive rock, synth-pop, and symphonic production with themes of chance, risk, and obsession. Tracks like “Games People Play” and “Time” remain among the group’s most recognizable recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003e1980 US Pitman pressing on Arista Records, catalog number AL 9518, still housed in original shrink wrap. Clean early pressings remain consistently collectible among prog rock and audiophile-oriented collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in original shrink\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Arista – AL 9518\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: Nov 1980\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic, Rock, Pop\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Synth-pop, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 May Be A Price To Pay 4:52\u003cbr\u003eA2 Games People Play 4:17\u003cbr\u003eA3 Time 5:05\u003cbr\u003eA4 I Don't Wanna Go Home 4:54\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 The Gold Bug 4:28\u003cbr\u003eB2a The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 1) 2:39\u003cbr\u003eB2b Snake Eyes 3:17\u003cbr\u003eB2c The Ace Of Swords 2:58\u003cbr\u003eB2d Nothing Left To Lose 4:03\u003cbr\u003eB2e The Turn Of A Friendly Card (Part 2) 3:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47311047753905,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_2836_29_dfd8f452-86ea-44b9-ac80-4f81cb852b51.webp?v=1779560866","url":"https:\/\/maplecitymusic.com\/products\/the-alan-parsons-project-the-turn-of-a-friendly-card-lp-album-pitman-pressing-1980-arista-al-9518","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}