Pretenders - Self Titled Vinyl LP Record For Sale

Pretenders - Self Titled - Sire Records SRK 6083 - 1980 - Original Release - Extra Rare Columbia House CLUB Edition Pressed @ Columbia Santa Maria ("Manufactured By Columbia House Under License" on rear of jacket / "S1" in runouts)

Tracks:

Precious
The Phone Call
Up The Neck
Tattoed Love Boys
Space Invader
The Wait
Stop Your Sobbing
Kid
Private Life
Brass In Pocket
Lovers Of Today
Mystery Achievement

    Pretenders (Self-Titled Debut) is the album that announced the Pretenders as a force to be reckoned with in rock music. Released in 1980, it’s packed with smart, punchy songs that mix punk energy with pop rock sensibility, all anchored by Chrissie Hynde’s bold vocals and sharp lyrics. Tracks like Brass in Pocket, Precious, and Kid show off the band’s knack for writing lyrics that stick while still pushing an edgy and real feeling. The album is both historically relevant, yet still feels timeless, capturing the raw excitement of a band on the rise while introducing one of rock’s most distinctive voices.

Genre/s: Rock, Pop Rock, Punk Rock
For Fans Of: Blondie, The Clash, The Go-Go’s, Talking Heads, Siouxsie and the Banshees
Official Release Date: January 1979 (UK), April 1980 (US)
Notes: Reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and launched the band internationally. A debut that instantly defined The Pretenders’ sound and established Chrissie Hynde as one of rock’s most iconic frontwomen.