{"product_id":"abc-alphabet-city-lp-1987-vertigo-retro","title":"ABC - Alphabet City LP 1987 Vertigo Retro","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e This vintage LP, \"Alphabet City,\" by \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eABC\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1987, impresses with its typical 80s sound, oscillating between sophisticated pop, funk, and elegant ballads. With hits like \u003cem data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\"When Smokey Sings\u003c\/em\u003e \" and \u003cem data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\"The Night You Murdered Love,\"\u003c\/em\u003e the band showcases its wide stylistic range. The album is not only a piece of music history but also a representative work of late 80s pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e The vinyl is in good condition with a few minor surface hairlines that do not affect the listening experience. The cover shows slight wear on the edges and subtle aging, but remains vibrant and sturdy. The accompanying lyric insert is complete and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e Historical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eABC\u003c\/strong\u003e were formed in Sheffield in the early 1980s and achieved international success with their debut album, \"The Lexicon of Love\" (1982). The band, fronted by singer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eMartin Fry,\u003c\/strong\u003e was known for their blend of pop, soul, and orchestral arrangements. With \"Alphabet City,\" they returned more closely to their roots after experimenting with various sounds. The single \u003cem data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\"When Smokey Sings\u003c\/em\u003e ,\" a tribute to Smokey Robinson, in particular, brought ABC renewed chart success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e Product details \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, 12\" Vinyl \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABC \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alphabet City \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertigo \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eVinyl color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (slight edge wear, subtle signs of age, vibrant colors) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good+ (slight hairlines, plays cleanly) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original 80s pressing, including text inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e Genuine vintage pressing – each piece is unique. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e Cover and vinyl show signs of age (see pictures) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e Images are part of the item description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56265917366659,"sku":"LP-ABC-VERTIGO-1987AC-363","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/image1_243.jpg?v=1755628212","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/abc-alphabet-city-lp-1987-vertigo-retro","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}