The Gaslight Anthem *SEALED* Handwritten *NEW* clear blue vinyl LP 180g

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The Gaslight Anthem *SEALED* Handwritten *BRAND NEW* clear blue vinyl LP 1st press.
Hi. I'm selling a factory-sealed, limited edition, 180 gram, colored vinyl release of Handwritten, the fourth studio album by The Gaslight Anthem. This is the first and only US pressing on thick, beautiful clear blue vinyl, housed in a gatefold jacket. This LP is long out of print and hard to find. 

This particular copy still factory sealed, complete with the original hype-sticker on the front of the shrink-wrap and a security tag on the back.

Below you'll find specifics for this particular item and the release in general:

--Band: The Gaslight Anthem

--Album: Handwritten

--Year of album release: 2012

--Record label: Mercury Records

--Vinyl color: Clear Blue

--Vinyl weight: 180 gram

--Sleeve/jacket details: Gatefold sleeve

--Condition: Brand New / Mint / Unplayed. This LP is totally new, sealed, and unopened, complete with the original hype-sticker on front and security tag on back.

   --Grading for inlay and vinyl: Mint (this record is factory-sealed and never opened)

   --Grading for sleeve: NM/M- This record is factory-sealed, but I don’t grade sleeves as Mint because they almost always show very very minor signs of wear from shipping, handling, or stocking. This jacket looks really great, but the bottom two corners appear to have slight wear from handling before the LP was processed and shipped. Please see photos, quarter shown for scale. The last photo is a stock image.

--Storage: This record has been stored upright in a climate-controlled, smoke free environment since its original purchase a decade ago. It has been handled sparingly and always with care.

--Shipping: To make sure this record arrives in your hands safe and sound, this LP will be shipped in a standard mailer, *inside* a slightly larger box that will be padded with bubble-wrap and/or packing paper. The larger box will be marked as fragile, sent out within 3 days of payment (sometimes sooner), and insured for the final price of the item if shipped domestically.

**For complete peace of mind, the package will be insured for the final price of the item (US shipping only).**

If you need any other details, photos, or information- just send me a message. 

Thanks,

—yessellingyes

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Below is background information on this album, copy and pasted from wikipedia:

Handwritten is the fourth studio album by American rock band the Gaslight Anthem, released on July 20, 2012, through Mercury Records. Produced by Brendan O'Brien, the album was preceded by its lead single, "45", and features liner notes by Nick Hornby.

Writing

As of July 2010, Brian Fallon said he was working on new material for a fourth album.[1] Subsequently, Fallon stated on his blog that the band would start writing their record in January 2011.[2] However, prior to playing at Pinkpop in June 2011, Fallon stated that they had just started working on the new album and that it would not be released for at least a few months.[3] In the same interview, Fallon said the band's next record would sound closer to their breakthrough record, The '59 Sound, rather than American Slang.[4] During this time, Fallon was also working with good friend Ian Perkins, putting the finishing touches on their side project the Horrible Crowes.

On October 6, 2011, the Gaslight Anthem announced via Facebook that they had officially signed with Mercury Records. They stated that they were sorry to leave their friends at SideOneDummy Records, but felt that the change was necessary for their musical career.

Recording

On October 14, 2011, the Gaslight Anthem announced that their last show before going into the studio to record their new album would be on December 9 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall.[5]

On January 12, 2012, the band announced via their Twitter feed that they would be recording the following week in Nashville.[6] Recording took place at Blackbird Studios, Nashville.[7] On February 17, 2012, they announced that recording of original songs for the album had been completed and they would soon be recording b-sides and covers.[8] It was announced on February 22, 2012, via the band's Twitter feed that their fourth album would be titled Handwritten.

The band announced on their official Facebook page on April 26, 2012, that the album's lead single would be "45", and it would be receive its worldwide premiere as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1 on April 30.

On April 30, 2012, the band announced that the album would be released July 23, 2012, in the UK and July 24 in the US.

Critical reception

Handwritten received mostly positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a "weighted average" rating out of 100 from selected independent ratings and reviews from mainstream critics, the album received a Metascore of 71/100, based on 31 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews."

The New Jersey Devils use the song "Howl" as their goal song.

Commercial performance

Handwritten debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 40,000 copies in its first week of release.[22] It remains the band's highest positioned album on the Billboard 200 chart and best sales week to date.

Music videos

The Gaslight Anthem released a music video for their track "Here Comes My Man" featuring actress Elisha Cuthbert.[24]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Brian Fallon, Alex Rosamilia, Alex Levine, and Benny Horowitz, except where noted[25].

A1

"45"

A2

Handwritten

A3

Here Comes My Man

A4

Mulholland Drive

A5

Keepsake

B1

Too Much Blood

B2

Howl

B3

Biloxi Parish

B4

Desire

B5

Mae

B6

National Anthem