Different Light, Bangles

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Bangles - Different Light (Australian Pressing)

Artist: Bangles Title: Different Light Format: Vinyl LP Original Australian Release: April 1986 Label: Liberation Records Catalog Number: LIB 5071 Genre: Pop Rock

The Deep Dive Details:

• The Liberation Records Imprint: Unlike the US and UK where this was on Columbia or CBS, the Australian first press was released on Liberation Records. This is a major selling point for international collectors who hunt for the "Big LIB" logo versions. Look for the Manufactured and Distributed through EMI Music Group of Companies Sydney, Australia text on the back cover.

• The "Manic Monday" Prince Connection: The lead track was written by Prince under the pseudonym "Christopher." On the Australian label, you will see the credit "Lyrics By, Music By – Christopher." Mentioning this "Prince-penned" rarity is a standard high-value keyword for any Bangles listing.

• Matrix and Runout Info: Check the dead wax for the hand-etched codes: Side A: LIB 5071 A Side B: LIB 5071 B These simple, clean codes indicate an original 1986 Australian cut. Unlike US copies which often have "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" stamped, the Australian version was mastered locally for the domestic market.

• The Printed Inner Sleeve: A complete first press must include the original inner bag. It features a high-quality band photo on one side and full lyrics and credits on the other. Because these were made of thin paper, they are frequently split at the bottom—a copy with an intact inner sleeve is considered "Collector Grade."

• The "Walk Like An Egyptian" Mastering: This track is famous for its heavy use of a tambourine and a unique "whistle" bridge. The Australian pressing is noted for having a slightly "brighter" top end than the UK press, which makes the percussion on this specific hit stand out more prominently on high-end systems.

• The Lead Vocal Variations: This was the first album where all four members sang lead on at least one track.

• Susanna Hoffs (Manic Monday)

• Vicki Peterson (In A Different Light)

• Michael Steele (September Gurls / Following)

• Debbi Peterson (Standing In The Hallway) Collectors look for this album as the definitive "democracy" record of the band's career.

Keywords: Bangles, Different Light, Vinyl LP, 1986, Liberation Records, LIB 5071, Australian Pressing, Manic Monday, Prince, Walk Like An Egyptian, Susanna Hoffs, Rare 80s Vinyl.

Tags: 80s Pop Rock, Australian Pressings, Prince Related, Female Rock Bands, Liberation Records Collector.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve