Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG for Sale

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Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG For Sale

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Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG:
$45.00

Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG

Item Specifics

Artist: Split Enz (Neil Finn, Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Nigel Griggs, Noel Crombie, Malcolm Green)
Title: True Colours (Featuring \"I Got You\" & \"Shark Attack\")
Label: A&M Records, Inc. / Mushroom Records Pty. Ltd.
Catalog Number: SP 4822 / SP-4822 / SP-04822 / SP-04822-A / SP-04822-B / 0 7502-14822-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo (\"Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl\")
Release Year: 1980 (Recorded 1979)
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Art Rock, Power Pop, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Features: US Original 1980 1st Pressing on Revolutionary Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl, Holographic Diffraction Grating Process by Michael Foster & Mick Haggerty, Pressed at Monarch Record Mfg. Co. (Hand-Etched Matrix SP-04822-AS SH-1 / SP-04822-BS SH-3 with Delta Matrix Δ 456-X), Yellow/Blue Bauhaus Geometric Sleeve Variant, Produced by David Tickle, Features Worldwide #1 Smash Hit \"I Got You\", \"Shark Attack\", \"What\'s The Matter With You\", \"Poor Boy\", \"I Hope I Never\" & \"Nobody Takes Me Seriously\"

Description

Historic Vintage Original 1980 A&M Records World\'s First Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl LP (US 1st Stereo Pressing / SP 4822 / Hand-Etched Matrix SP-04822-AS SH-1 & SP-04822-BS SH-3 / Monarch Pressing Delta Matrix Δ 456-X / Yellow & Blue Geometric Bauhaus Cover / Produced by David Tickle / Multi-Platinum Classic New Wave & Power Pop Masterpiece / Features Revolutionary Prismatic Hologram Visuals Etched Directly into Vinyl Grooves + Iconic Hit Singles \"I Got You\", \"Shark Attack\", \"What\'s The Matter With You\", \"Poor Boy\", \"I Hope I Never\", \"Nobody Takes Me Seriously\", \"Missing Person\" & \"The Choral Sea\")

Authentic vintage original 1980 US A&M Records first pressing vinyl LP True Colours by legendary New Zealand new wave pioneers Split Enz (featuring Neil Finn and Tim Finn) (SP 4822 / SP-04822), pressed at Los Angeles\' Monarch Record Mfg. Co. (Δ 456-X), produced by David Tickle, and famous for being the world\'s first commercial laser-etched holographic vinyl record.

Technological, Musical & New Wave Highlights:

Historic 1st Laser-Etched Holographic Vinyl: Features the groundbreaking laser diffraction process developed by physicist Michael Foster and graphic designer Mick Haggerty. Stunning geometric patterns and \"Split Enz / True Colours\" typography reflect full-spectrum rainbow holograms directly off the vinyl play surface under light while maintaining complete audio playback.
The Breakthrough Masterpiece of Neil & Tim Finn: The definitive album that propelled the band into global stardom, launching Neil Finn\'s songwriting career prior to the formation of Crowded House.
Loaded with Incomparable New Wave Anthems & Power Pop Classics:
- \"I Got You\" (3:24) (Neil Finn) — the immortal international #1 smash hit and MTV classic.
- \"Poor Boy\" (3:19) (Tim Finn) — atmospheric synth-pop showcase.
- \"I Hope I Never\" (4:26) (Tim Finn) — grand, orchestral-pop ballad.
- Plus \"Nobody Takes Me Seriously\" (3:24), \"Missing Person\" (3:32), \"Double Happy\" (3:15), \"How Can I Resist Her\" (3:26), and instrumental finale \"The Choral Sea\" (4:29).
Monarch Audio Lineage: Mastered from original Mushroom Records master tapes and pressed on specialty laser-grooved vinyl (SP-04822-AS SH-1 / SP-04822-BS SH-3 / Δ 456-X), delivering crisp synthesizer textures, punchy drums, and focused melodic vocals.
Packaging: Housed in its recognizable geometric sleeve (vibrant yellow/blue color variant), complete with original custom black geometric A&M center label detailing the holographic grading process.

Technical Data

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Hand-Etched): SP-04822-AS SH-1 NCA 8/80 SP-4822-A
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Hand-Etched): SP-04822-BS SH-3 Δ 456-X
Pressing Plant: Monarch Record Mfg. Co., Los Angeles, California (Delta matrix Δ 456-X in deadwax)
Laser Graphic Design: Mick Haggerty
Lead Vocals & Guitars: Neil Finn, Tim Finn
Band Members: Eddie Rayner (Keyboards), Nigel Griggs (Bass), Noel Crombie (Percussion), Malcolm Green (Drums)
Producer & Engineer: David Tickle (A Boomerang Production)
Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM
Format: 12\" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Laser-Etched Holographic
Record Label & Details: MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY A&M RECORDS, INC. ℗ 1979 MUSHROOM RECORDS PTY. LTD. © 1980 A&M RECORDS, INC. (A&M SP 4822)

Condition

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Tracklist

THIS SIDE / SIDE ONE (SP 4822 / SP-04822-A / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

I Got You (Neil Finn) — 3:24
Shark Attack (Tim Finn) — 2:52
What\'s The Matter With You (Neil Finn) — 3:02
Double Happy (Eddie Rayner) — 3:15
I Wouldn\'t Dream Of It (Tim Finn) — 3:14
I Hope I Never (Tim Finn) — 4:26

OTHER SIDE / SIDE TWO (SP 4822 / SP-04822-B / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

Nobody Takes Me Seriously (Tim Finn) — 3:24
Missing Person (Neil Finn) — 3:32
Poor Boy (Tim Finn) — 3:19
How Can I Resist Her (Tim Finn) — 3:26
The Choral Sea (Split Enz) — 4:29

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Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG For Sale

Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG: $45.00

Split Enz True Colours LP 1980 Orig A&M SP-4822 Laser Etched Hologram Vinyl OG:
$45.00