Feline, The Stranglers

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$120.00
Artist - The Stranglers
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Post Punk , Classic Rock, and New wave
Year - 1982
Country - New Zealand
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Very Sought after and difficult to find in amazing condition.

The Stranglers – Feline (1982 New Zealand Pressing)

Artist: The Stranglers Title: Feline Format: Vinyl LP Release Year: 1982 (Early NZ Pressing) Label: Epic Records Catalog Number: ELPS 4350 Genre: New Wave / Post-Punk

The Deep Dive Details:

  • The 1982 Date Stamp: The New Zealand pressing is highly notable for the P 1982 CBS Inc. and C 1982 CBS Inc. markings on the back cover and labels. For collectors, this "pre-dates" the standard 1983 international release and identifies this as part of the very first production run in the Southern Hemisphere.

  • The Wellington Pressing: This record was manufactured by CBS Records New Zealand (based in Wellington). NZ pressings from this specific year are prized for their heavy, high-quality vinyl. If you weigh the disc, it often feels more substantial than the thinner "flexible" vinyl being produced in the US at the same time.

  • The Label Layout: Look for the Made in New Zealand text at the bottom of the yellow/black Epic label. The font used for the song titles is the distinct "heavy" typeface unique to the NZ CBS plant, which differs significantly from the Australian EMI-pressed versions.

  • Matte Sleeve Finish: As is common with New Zealand jackets from the early 80s, the sleeve lacks the high-gloss "laminate" look often found on UK copies. It has a flat, matte finish that is very susceptible to ring-wear. Finding a 1982 NZ copy with a clean, dark-blue cover is quite rare.

  • Matrix and Runout Info: The dead wax should feature the ELPS 4350 etching. On New Zealand copies, you may also see a very faint 700 or unique numerical stamps that indicate the specific lacquer used in the Wellington facility.

  • Acoustic Fidelity: Because Feline relies heavily on acoustic guitars and the "LinnDrum," the New Zealand pressing is a favorite for audiophiles. The NZ mastering tends to have a "wider" soundstage, giving tracks like Midnight Summer Dream a deep, immersive quality that isn't as pinched as the radio-ready US versions.

Keywords: The Stranglers, Feline, Vinyl LP, 1982, New Zealand Pressing, Epic Records, ELPS 4350, NZ Vinyl, First Pressing, European Female, Midnight Summer Dream, New Wave.

Tags: 80s New Wave, New Zealand Vinyl, Rare 1982 Pressings, Post-Punk Collector, NZ Pressing.
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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
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