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THE CARS Heartbeat City (Original Master Recording limited edition 10-track LP mastered by Krieg Wunderlich on the GAIN 2™ Ultra Analog System at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. 1984 will always be remembered for the debut of the Macintosh computer, the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the ascent of MTV as the most powerful cultural medium of the era. The year is also recognized for the Cars’ savvy contributions not only to the burgeoning music-video channel but to pop itself.Released in April, the four-times platinum Heartbeat City ultimately spawned five Top 40 singles—four of them landing in the Top 20, two in the Top 10—and serve as the final memorable record from the Boston group, which disbanded in 1987. Gatefold picture sleeve individually gold-foil numbered and factory sealed inside its loose perforated bag. Recommended)
TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Four-Times-Platinum Heartbeat City Survives as the Cars’ Final Great Album Before Break-Up: Includes “Drive,” “You Might Think,” “Magic,” and “Hello Again,”
Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition 33RPM LP Presents the 1984 Mutt Lange-Produced Record in Extraordinary Sound
1/4" / 30 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe
Sourced from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g LP of Heartbeat City opens up the soundstages, decongests the low frequencies, and shines a spotlight on Mutt Lange’s pinpoint balances and glossy hooks. Indeed, the now-household-name producer would make a lasting mark with Heartbeat City, whose radio-friendly sound, multi-layered textures, and smooth, suave, synth-heavy pulses set a precedent for the period’s hit-making pop.
Overflowing with a surfeit of finger-snapping beats, electro-pop effects, streamlined guitar notes, and bright melodies, Heartbeat City trades in efficiency, catchiness, and to-the-point craftiness. Unlike most mid-80s records, the electronic effects and sleek tonalities aren't dated due to both the focused production and irresistible songwriting. Leader Ric Ocasek penned all ten tunes, and while a mind-boggling five charted in the Top 40, what makes Heartbeat City such a staple is the fact that it's easy to imagine every song on it crashing the Billboard Hot 100. Call it the new-wave version of Thriller.
Indeed, the record's track list automatically triggers a mental jukebox. The spare simplicity and hopefulness of "Magic." The simultaneously sad longing and soothing somberness of the Benjamin Orr-sung "Drive." The shimmer and shuffling riff of "You Might Think." The ping-pong bounce and futuristic paranoia of "Hello Again." The atmospheric, arty title track. Heartbeat City is a veritable lesson in pop tunesmithship.
Side One
1. Hello Again
2. Looking for Love
3. Magic
4. Drive
5. Stranger Eyes
Side Two
1. You Might Think
2. It's Not the Night
3. Why Can't I Have You
4. I Refuse
5. Heartbeat City
Artist - The Cars (click link for complete listing)
Title - Heartbeat City (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2016
Original Year of Release - 1984
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Catalogue No - MFSL1-442 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 821797144216
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - C-RLPHE873943
Related Artists - Benjamin Orr, Ric Ocasek.
GENRES
80's Pop, POP.
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RareVinyl.com Reference Number - C-RLPHE873943
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Four-Times-Platinum Heartbeat City Survives as the Cars’ Final Great Album Before Break-Up: Includes “Drive,” “You Might Think,” “Magic,” and “Hello Again,”
Mastered from the Original Master Tapes: Mobile Fidelity's Numbered-Edition 33RPM LP Presents the 1984 Mutt Lange-Produced Record in Extraordinary Sound
1/4" / 30 IPS analog master to analog console to lathe
Sourced from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered-edition 180g LP of Heartbeat City opens up the soundstages, decongests the low frequencies, and shines a spotlight on Mutt Lange’s pinpoint balances and glossy hooks. Indeed, the now-household-name producer would make a lasting mark with Heartbeat City, whose radio-friendly sound, multi-layered textures, and smooth, suave, synth-heavy pulses set a precedent for the period’s hit-making pop.
Overflowing with a surfeit of finger-snapping beats, electro-pop effects, streamlined guitar notes, and bright melodies, Heartbeat City trades in efficiency, catchiness, and to-the-point craftiness. Unlike most mid-80s records, the electronic effects and sleek tonalities aren't dated due to both the focused production and irresistible songwriting. Leader Ric Ocasek penned all ten tunes, and while a mind-boggling five charted in the Top 40, what makes Heartbeat City such a staple is the fact that it's easy to imagine every song on it crashing the Billboard Hot 100. Call it the new-wave version of Thriller.
Indeed, the record's track list automatically triggers a mental jukebox. The spare simplicity and hopefulness of "Magic." The simultaneously sad longing and soothing somberness of the Benjamin Orr-sung "Drive." The shimmer and shuffling riff of "You Might Think." The ping-pong bounce and futuristic paranoia of "Hello Again." The atmospheric, arty title track. Heartbeat City is a veritable lesson in pop tunesmithship.
Side One
1. Hello Again
2. Looking for Love
3. Magic
4. Drive
5. Stranger Eyes
Side Two
1. You Might Think
2. It's Not the Night
3. Why Can't I Have You
4. I Refuse
5. Heartbeat City
Artist - The Cars (click link for complete listing)
Title - Heartbeat City (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 2016
Original Year of Release - 1984
Format - vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label - Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Catalogue No - MFSL1-442 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United States (USA)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Audiophile – This is an Audiophile item. Click link for similar items
Additional info - Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode - 821797144216
Condition - Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - C-RLPHE873943
Related Artists - Benjamin Orr, Ric Ocasek.
GENRES
80's Pop, POP.
REFERENCE
Email - sales@rarevinyl.com to contact our sales team.
RareVinyl.com Reference Number - C-RLPHE873943
SELL TO US
Got vinyl records, CDs or music memorabilia to sell? – Sell to us at our buying site https://vinyl-wanted.com