Moon Martin – Shots From a Cold Nightmare Retro LP Vinyl (Capitol Records)

Moon Martin's LP "Shots From a Cold Nightmare" is a classic from late 1970s rock history. With his distinctive songwriting blending rock, pop, and new wave, Martin created an album that is both catchy and atmospheric. He is particularly known for his compositions, which were later covered by other artists.

The vinyl plays cleanly and delivers an authentic retro sound. Ideal for lovers of singer-songwriter rock and collectors of original 70s pressings.

Historical background

Moon Martin (real name John David Martin) was an American musician and songwriter who became known in the late 1970s for his melancholic yet catchy songs. His songs "Bad Case of Loving You" and "Cadillac Walk" gained particular popularity through cover versions by Robert Palmer and Willy DeVille. He released his debut album, "Shots From a Cold Nightmare," in 1978, which earned him the nickname "Master of the Midnight Beat."

Product details

• Format: LP, 12" Vinyl

• Artist: Moon Martin

• Album: Shots From a Cold Nightmare

• Label: Capitol Records (Fame Series)

• Year: 1978

• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave

• Cover condition: G+ (slight scuffs, small creases, wear on the bottom, subtle marks on the back – overall solid, but visibly used)

• Vinyl condition: VG (good gloss, some visible surface marks, but plays largely without interference)

• Special features: Fame reissue on Capitol, authentic 70s retro sound, with original Fame inlay

Notes

• Genuine vintage/retro pressing – each piece is unique.

• The cover and vinyl show signs of age-related wear (see pictures).

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