Europe The Final Countdown LP Epic E 40241 Orig 1986 Hard Rock Masterdisk VG+
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Europe The Final Countdown LP Epic E 40241 Orig 1986 Hard Rock Masterdisk VG+

Item Specifics:

  • Artist: Europe

  • Title: The Final Countdown

  • Label: Epic

  • Catalog Number: E 40241 (AL 40241 / BL 40241)

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

  • Release Year: 1986

  • Genre: Rock

  • Style: Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Glam Metal, Pop Rock

  • Country: US (Original First Pressing)

  • Category: 1980s Rock LPs / First Pressings

Description:

  • The Record: Authentic 1986 US Original First Pressing LP release of Europe's monumental global smash album "The Final Countdown", issued on Epic Records.

  • The Significance: A defining masterpiece of 80s arena rock. Features the legendary title track, plus timeless anthems like "Rock the Night", "Carrie", and "Cherokee".

  • Technical Quality: Mastered at the legendary Masterdisk studios (MASTERDISK stamped in deadwax runouts).

  • Presentation: Housed in its original picture jacket.

Technical Data:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): AL-40241 [runout etchings and stampings]

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): BL-40241-1A [Masterdisk stamp and runout etchings]

  • Production: Produced by Kevin Elson. Executive Production: ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

  • Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Visual: Retains a deep, brilliant original factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is clean, displaying only light, superficial paper sleeve whisps under direct light. No deep scuffs or scratches.

    • Labels: Clean, sharp Epic center labels with classic typography and zero notable spindle wear.

    • Audio: Plays clean, powerful, and dynamic. Massive synthesizers, soaring guitar solos, and Joey Tempest's vocals hit with full analog power.

  • Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Note: Original picture jacket is crisp, bright, and structurally solid with minor shelf wear.

Tracklist: Side 1 (Side A):

  1. The Final Countdown — 5:09

  2. Rock The Night — 4:04

  3. Carrie — 4:29

  4. Danger On The Track — 3:45

  5. Ninja — 3:17

Side 2 (Side B):

  1. Cherokee — 4:12

  2. Time Has Come — 4:00

  3. Heart Of Stone — 3:46

  4. On The Loose — 3:08

  5. Love Chaser — 3:28


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