The Boomtown Rats - The Fine Art of Surfacing LP 1979 - Mercury, Rock/New Wave, Vinyl Album

"The Fine Art of Surfacing" is the third studio album by the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats and was released in 1979 on Mercury Records. The album combines energetic rock and new wave elements with socially critical lyrics, including the world-famous hit "I Don't Like Mondays." With its blend of catchy melodies, charismatic vocals by Bob Geldof, and sometimes experimental arrangements, this album is a significant piece of late 1970s music history.
This copy is an original 70s pressing and offers collectors and music lovers the opportunity to hold an authentic historical document in their hands.

Product details

• Format: Vinyl LP, 33 rpm, stereo

• Artist: The Boomtown Rats

• Album: The Fine Art of Surfacing

• Year of publication: 1979

• Label: Mercury

• Catalog number: 31 0755

• Genre: Rock, New Wave

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) – slight surface marks, no impairment of playback quality

• Cover condition: Good (VG) – slight scuffs and edge wear, age-related signs of use (see pictures)

• Special features: Club Edition, includes the hit "I Don't Like Mondays"

Special features / Notes

• Original pressing from 1979 – a genuine vintage collector's item

• Classics of the rock and new wave era

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