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Chronic Town by R.E.M., album cover

First-year pressing

Chronic Town 1982 US Pressing (SP 70502)

Chronic Town by R.E.M.

Artist
R.E.M.
Title
Chronic Town
Label
  • I.R.S. Records SP 70502
Country
US
Released
1982
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
Format notes
Electrosound Pressing

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • 070502-aSide A label
  • 070502-bSide B label
  • SP 070502–A–ES1 EMW STERLINGSide A, runout (Variant 1)
  • SP 070502-B–ES1 EMW STERLINGSide B, runout (Variant 1)
  • SP 070502A–ES2 EMW STERLINGSide A, runout (Variant 2)
  • SP 070502-B–ES1 EMW STERLINGSide B, runout (Variant 2)
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