The Icicle Works – FACTORY SEALED with Original Arista Hype Sticker
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Description
Top-tier, archive-grade copy of the self-titled US debut from Liverpool alternative new wave icons, The Icicle Works. This original 1984 US stereo first pressing on Arista Records is completely factory sealed, unplayed, and features its rare original hype sticker intact on the front shrink-wrap.
Finding a 40+ year-old indie/neo-psychedelic rock classic still preserved in its untouched retail shrink-wrap—especially with the fragile, original factory hype sticker—is exceptionally difficult. This is a definitive time-capsule piece for serious 80s alternative vinyl collectors.
Item Specifics: • Artist: The Icicle Works • Album Title: The Icicle Works (Self-Titled) • Label: Arista Records • Catalog Number: AL6-8202 • Year: 1984 (Original US First Pressing) • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Factory Sealed, Hype Sticker • Condition: Mint (M) / Factory Sealed
Album Overview & Track Highlights: Led by Ian McNabb, this debut stands as a masterpiece of jangle-pop, post-punk energy, and driving melodies. This specific 1984 Arista release features the stellar Chris Thomas and Hugh Jones production values that make it a standout audiophile spin from the era.
Features the massive, unforgettable alternative radio hit "Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly)". Includes the gorgeous underground classics "A_Causation_Of_Oneself", "Chop The Tree", and "Love Is A Wonderful Colour". Packed with the haunting, atmospheric post-punk instrumentation that defined the 1984 UK indie explosion.
Jacket & Shrink Condition Notes: Hype Sticker: Crisp, bright, perfectly flat, and 100% attached to the wrap with no peeling or fading. Shrink-Wrap is clear, perfectly tight, and 100% intact. No splits along the mouth, no dry rot, and no peeling. Original vintage factory breathe holes are visible on the wrap.
Cover Jacket features perfectly straight spines and sharp, un-stubbed corners. Rich, vivid cover graphics with absolutely no hidden ring wear or warping under the plastic.
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