{"title":"Siouxsie And The Banshees","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"siouxsie-banshees-join-hands-lp-pold-5024-uk-1979-a1-b1-rays-vg-vg","title":"Siouxsie Banshees Join Hands LP POLD 5024 UK 1979 A1\/B1 RAYS - VG++\/VG++","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRelease Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siouxsie And The Banshees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Join Hands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polydor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e POLD 5024 \/ 2442 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 September 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original UK 1979 Pressing – A\/\/1\/B\/\/1 – RAYS Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleeve VG++ \/ Vinyl VG++\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A:\u003c\/strong\u003e POLD 5024 A\/\/1▽ET 14 1 RAYS Side B: POLD 5024 B\/\/1▽ET 13 11\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn original 1979 UK pressing of Siouxsie And The Banshees' second album, Join Hands, issued by Polydor in its distinctive gatefold sleeve. This copy carries the A\/\/1 and B\/\/1 matrices, with RAYS etched into Side A identifying the lacquer cut by Ray Staff. The exact matrix combination on this copy is documented as Variant 2 of the original UK issue. A key early post-punk release, the album includes Playground Twist, Icon, Premature Burial and the extended closing performance of The Lords Prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve: VG++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gatefold sleeve is in very strong VG++ condition, presenting extremely well with only light signs of previous handling and storage consistent with its age. The gatefold remains structurally strong with a clean overall appearance and no major defects affecting presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl: VG++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vinyl is in very strong VG++ condition, retaining excellent gloss with only light signs of previous handling and play consistent with the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition assessment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal UK 1979 Pressing – A\/\/1\/B\/\/1 – RAYS Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolydor – POLD 5024 \/ 2442 164\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide A: POLD 5024 A\/\/1▽ET 14 1 RAYS Side B: POLD 5024 B\/\/1▽ET 13 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve VG++ \/ Vinyl VG++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK \/ 7 September 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1979 UK pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Poppy Day\u003cbr\u003e2. Regal Zone\u003cbr\u003e3. Placebo Effect\u003cbr\u003e4. Icon\u003cbr\u003e5. Premature Burial\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Playground Twist\u003cbr\u003e2. Mother \/ Oh Mein Papa\u003cbr\u003e3. The Lords Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impala Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58629314511231,"sku":"EB-147617204386","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5408\/7551\/files\/57_22952b7d-f6a9-45f4-b2c0-5fa718fb8e6d.jpg?v=1791296013"}],"url":"https:\/\/impalarecords.co.uk\/collections\/siouxsie-and-the-banshees.oembed","provider":"Impala Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}