Van Halen 1984 Vinyl LP Original 23985-1 UPSIDE DOWN BACK COVER MISPRINT
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Description

Side A has a few scratches. (See photo)


The 23985-1 catalog number identifies the original 1983/1984 US first pressing on Warner Bros. Records.

Item Description

  • Artist: Van Halen

  • Title: 1984

  • Label: Warner Bros. Records

  • Catalog Number: 23985-1

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint

  • Key Identification Features:

    • Upside-Down Back Cover: The most critical feature. When the front cover is right-side up, the back cover (featuring the tracklist and credits) is oriented 180 degrees in the wrong direction.

    • Inner Sleeve: Original first pressings include a custom printed inner sleeve with band photos and credits.

    • Deadwax (Run-out): Look for the "SLM" (Sheffield Lab Matrix) or "Precision" stamp. Many highly regarded copies were mastered by Stephen Marcussen.

    • Tracklist Highlights: Includes the massive hits "Jump," "Panama," and "Hot For Teacher."


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