{"product_id":"baxter-dury-prince-of-tears-2017-uk-1st-press-180g-vg-vg","title":"Baxter Dury - Prince of Tears 2017 UK 1st Press 180g VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBAXTER DURY - PRINCE OF TEARS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the sleazy, neon-lit cinematic landscape of Baxter Dury's masterful fifth studio album, \u003ci\u003ePrince of Tears\u003c\/i\u003e. Jointly issued by [PIAS] Le Label and Heavenly Recordings, this original UK first pressing is presented on high-grade classic black vinyl. Co-produced by Dury alongside Ash Workman, the 10-track record is a sharp, fiercely focused concept piece written in the immediate aftermath of a brutal relationship breakdown. Dury masterfully crafts a persona of delusional, cocksure male inadequacy—most notably on the standout opener \u003ci\u003e\"Miami\"\u003c\/i\u003e—balancing his dry, deadpan London spoken-sung \u003ci\u003esprechgesang\u003c\/i\u003e delivery against elegant, sweeping orchestral strings and infectious, soul-tinged female counter-vocals provided by Madelaine Hart and Rose Elinor Dougall. Featuring a brief, bite-sized guest appearance from Sleaford Mods' frontman Jason Williamson on \u003ci\u003e\"Almond Milk\"\u003c\/i\u003e, the album plays like a gritty, modern East London homage to Serge Gainsbourg's \u003ci\u003eHistoire de Melody Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e. Mastered at the legendary Sterling Sound studios, this original UK release stands as the definitive, sharp-witted masterpiece of Dury's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017 UK import\/release by [PIAS] Le Label (PIASL101LP) and Heavenly (962.A191.010), barcode #5414939966248.  First pressing on 180g heavyweight audiophile black vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eIn \"like new\" condition with shrink still on and original custom inner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlays through perfect with no issues.  Vinyl surface has a handful of hairlines\/light surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47325780639875,"sku":null,"price":20.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260621_16_53_46_Pro.jpg?v=1782082405","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/baxter-dury-prince-of-tears-2017-uk-1st-press-180g-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}