Twisted Sister Love Is For Suckers LP 1987 Atlantic 1st STERLING DMM Promo VG+
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Twisted Sister Love Is For Suckers LP 1987 Atlantic 1st STERLING DMM Promo VG+

Item Specifics

  • Artist: Twisted Sister

  • Title: Love Is For Suckers (Featuring "Hot Love" & "Wake Up (The Sleeping Giant)")

  • Label: Atlantic Records

  • Catalog Number: 81772-1 / ST-A-876449-SP / ST-A-876450-SP

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

  • Release Year: 1987

  • Genre: Rock

  • Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Arena Rock

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

  • Features: US Original 1987 1st Pressing, Advance Gold Promotional Stamp on Back Cover, Original "Hot Love" Front Hype Sticker, Mastered at Sterling Sound (STERLING Etched), Audiophile Direct Metal Mastering (DMM Etched), Specialty Records Pressing (-SP Plant Code), Produced by Beau Hill, Includes Rare Original "Come Out And Play" Atlantic Video Mail-Order Insert Flyer

Description

Vintage Original 1987 Atlantic Records Heavy Metal LP (US 1st Pressing 81772-1 / Gold Promo Stamp / Mastered at Sterling Sound DMM / Specialty Pressing SP / Produced by Beau Hill / Complete with Hype Sticker & Video Flyer)

Authentic vintage original 1987 US Atlantic Records first pressing vinyl LP of the hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse album "Love Is For Suckers" by Twisted Sister (81772-1).

Musical, Creative & Production Highlights:

  • Original Advance Gold Promotional Issue: Features the authentic gold foil embossed promo stamp on the back cover ("Lent for Promotional Use Only..."), identifying a true first-run industry copy.

  • Direct Metal Mastering at Sterling Sound (STERLING DMM): Cut using audiophile Direct Metal Mastering technology at New York's prestigious Sterling Sound facility (STA 876449-A DMM STERLING SP 1-1), delivering explosive guitar punch, deep low-end drive, and ultra-quiet background surfaces.

  • Specialty Records Corporation Pressing (-SP): Pressed at Atlantic's premier Specialty plant on premium heavy vinyl compound.

  • Produced by Hitmaker Beau Hill: Produced by renowned 80s rock architect Beau Hill (Ratt, Winger, Warrant), featuring blistering guitar work, dynamic hard rock hooks, and guest contributions from Reb Beach and Kip Winger.

  • Loaded with Timeless 80s Hard Rock Anthems:

    • "Hot Love" (3:28) — signature melodic metal anthem and lead MTV video single.

    • "Wake Up (The Sleeping Giant)" (4:19) — heavy, thunderous opening stadium rocker.

    • "Love Is For Suckers" (3:25) & "Tonight" (3:51).

    • "Me And The Boys" (3:52), "I'm So Hot For You" (4:05), "One Bad Habit" (3:18), and "Yeah Right!" (3:14).

  • Packaging & Completeness: Housed in its authentic picture jacket with the original front cover "Hot Love" hype sticker, complete with the rare original Atlantic Video "Come Out And Play" mail-order insert flyer and protective inner sleeve.

Technical Data

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): STA 876449 - A DMM STERLING - SP 1-1

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): STA 876450 - A DMM STERLING - SP 1-1

  • Mastering Studio & Method: Sterling Sound, New York City / Direct Metal Mastering (DMM)

  • Pressing Plant ID: Specialty Records Corporation, Olyphant, PA (-SP on labels / SP in runout)

  • Producer: Beau Hill

  • Songwriters: Dee Snider (except Love Is For Suckers / I Want This Night)

  • Record Label: Atlantic Recording Corporation (75 Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y., N.Y.)

  • Format: 12" Vinyl LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

  • Production Text: ℗ © 1987 Atlantic Recording Corporation • A Warner Communications Company

Condition Report Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic and physical condition of the vinyl, deadwax markings, STERLING DMM etchings, green/red Atlantic labels, hype sticker, video insert flyer, and outer picture jacket. What you see pictured is the exact item you will receive.

Tracklist

  • SIDE ONE (81772-1 / ST-A-876449-SP / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

    1. Wake Up (The Sleeping Giant) (D. Snider) — 4:19

    2. Hot Love (D. Snider) — 3:28

    3. Love Is For Suckers (Marky Carter, D. Snider) — 3:25

    4. I'm So Hot For You (D. Snider) — 4:05

    5. Tonight (D. Snider) — 3:51

  • SIDE TWO (81772-1 / ST-A-876450-SP / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

    1. Me And The Boys (D. Snider) — 3:52

    2. One Bad Habit (D. Snider) — 3:18

    3. I Want This Night (To Last Forever) (Mark Tanner, Marty Wagner, D. Snider) — 4:18

    4. You Are All That I Need (D. Snider) — 4:17

    5. Yeah Right! (D. Snider) — 3:14


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