BOTH NEVER HAD STORE PRICE STICKERS ATTACHED TO THE PLASTIC WRAP AND COMPLETE WITH THEIR VERIFYING COLLECTORS ORIGINAL RELEASE 1ST EDITION MARKETING/HYPE DELUXE STICKER (PLUS MFSL GOLD FOILED NUMBER 5120) PROVING THAT THESE LPS ARE THE ORIGINAL ISSUES OF THESE EDITIONS AND THAT THESE ISSUES WERE pressed ON 180 GRAM PREMIUM REMASTERED VINYL AND THAT DELUXE STICKER IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE SEALED PLASTIC WRAP PROTECTING THE LP JACKET & VINYL INSIDE. IF YOU DON'T SEE THIS DELUXE STICKER ATTACHED OR THE MFSL TITLE NUMBERED YOU ARE NOT PURCHASING AN ORIGINAL ISSUE OF THESE RELEASES.

THE CARS - 1ST MFSL CANDY-O IN THE MFSL THE AUDIOPHILE 180 GRAM NUMBERED 5120 PRESSINGS FOR YOUR TURNTABLE. 

IN PRISTINE NEW CONDITION  

AUDIOPHILE MASTERPIECES FROM MFSL AUDIOPHILE NUMBERED 180 GRAM LP'S INFORMATION:

Half-speed Production and Mastering by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab specially plated and pressed on 180 grams of High Definition Vinyl. Mastered from the Original Master Tape and Manufactured by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on the GAIN 2 ULTRA ANALOG SYSTEM - Special static free/dust free Inner Sleeve - Heavy Duty Protective Packaging with Liner Notes.

This LP captures the incredible realism and presence in the listening experience without the annoyance of surface noise, distortion, hiss and disc warpage.

The depth and dimension of the music is delivered back to you with all the dynamics and richness of the live recording session. With Mobile Fidelity, you will come as close as possible to hearing the three-dimension quality of the music just as the artist intended it to be.

The Cars Candy-O Numbered Limited Edition 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE LP

 Michael Fremer Rated 8/10 Music, 9/10 Sonics!

Numbered, Limited Edition! Half-Speed Mastered From Original Master Tapes!

 1/4" / 15 ips analog master direct to lathe

The Cars' 1979 sophomore album, now on Mobile Fidelity Half-speed mastered 180g vinyl, is a must-hear new-wave classic.

How did the Cars move beyond their smash 1978 debut (also available on Mobile Fidelity 180-gram LP, and secure their status as one of music’s leading bands for years to come? Look no further than the quadruple-platinum "Candy-O". Continuing along the streamlined pop paths of its predecessor, the sophomore effort is preoccupied with desirable women that are as mysterious, sexy, and cool as the group’s music—and the record’s pin-up cover.

With rare exception, few new-wave artists enjoyed much of a career outside of a one-hit wonder. "Candy-O" proves the Cars were anything but. It’s loaded with minimalist atmospherics, pulsing bass lines, catchy refrains, and labyrinthine synthesizers that stick in your mind for days. And while retaining a simplicity that’s a Cars hallmark, the album also takes myriad stylistic detours: the glam-rock accents of "Dangerous Type," a song whose title references the record’s mysterious and lusty matter; the percolating riffs of the contagious title track; the dizzying garage-rock nature of the upbeat "Got a Lot on My Mind," complete with a tooting Farfisa organ. Nothing drags or feels out of place.

Through it all, vocalists Benjamin Orr and Ric Ocasek keep their heads about themselves, singing in direct albeit detached tones that convey the tension, excitement, and risky promise inherent in the lyrics. Hook-laced choruses abound. Yet all is not what it seems.

Half-speed mastered from the original analog tapes, Mobile Fidelity’s numbered limited-edition LP brings the Cars’ distinctive melodies and exotic arrangements to the fore in ways that have never been heard outside of the recording studio. For the first time, Roy Thomas Baker’s vocal production shines, with each member’s contributions rescued from a cold sonic murk that detracted from the music’s impact on both vinyl and the extremely compressed CD. Once you hear the newly uncovered dynamics and rich textures, you’ll be wondering where they were all of these years. Chalk this up as an essential addition to your pop collection.

"Hooks are mechanical by nature, but the affectlessness of these deserves special mention; only listeners who consider 'alienation is the craze' a great insight will find much meaning here. On the other hand, only listeners who demand meaning in all things will find this useless. Cold and thin, shiny and hypnotic, it's what [the Cars] do best--rock and roll that is definitely pop without a hint of cuteness." - Robert Christgau, The Consumer Guide

"Dynamics are much improved on Candy-O, being consistently punchy and engaging. Drums in particular are rendered with greater realism, especially when you consider the already “larger than life“ inherent production values. Thankfully the cymbals are reproduced cleanly without being overly bright. The new mastering also provides better treble and bass extension, along with a wider and deeper soundstage. Heck, there is even some space around Ocasek's vocals. Background instrumentals are also better separated in the mix." /b>- Michael Fremer, analogplanet., Music 8/10, Sound 9/10!

Features:
• Numbered, Limited Edition
• 180g Vinyl
• 1/2 Speed mastered from the original master tapes

Musicians: 
Ric Ocasek, vocals, rhythm guitar
Greg Hawkes, keyboards, percussion, sax, backing vocals
Benjamin Orr, vocals, bass guitar
David Robinson, drums, percussion
Elliot Easton, lead guitar, backing vocals 

Selections:
Side 1: 
1. Let's Go
2. Since I Held You
3. It's All I Can Do
4. Double Life
5. Shoo Be Doo
6. Candy-O
Side 2: 
1. Night Spots
2. You Can't Hold On Too Long
3. Lust For Kicks
4. Got A Lot On My Head
5. Dangerous Type

PLUS FOR THE COLLECTOR - 

The Cars Candy-O 180 GRAM DELUXE EDITION GATEFOLD JACKET LIMITED 2 LP SET

Expanded Edition 3-Sided 180g Vinyl LP With Custom Laser Etching!

Remastering Supervised By Ric Ocasek!

Includes Alternate Takes & The Unreleased Track "They Won't See You"!

The Cars' 1979 new-wave classic has been expanded into a 2LP set featuring bonus tracks including "They Won't See You" (previously unissued), two Roy Thomas Baker Monitor mixes and a B-side.

Released on June 13, 1979, Candy-O is the Cars second album. The band recorded again with Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker (he also produced the Cars’ 1st album). It hit #3 on the U.S. Billboard album chart and the first single, Let’s Go, took the Cars into the top 15 on the Billboard hot 100 singles chart for the first time. Candy-O is an RIAA certified 4X platinum album in the U.S. alone. This expanded edition includes a previously unreleased track, “They Won’t See You”.

Features:

• 180g Vinyl

• Double LP

• Expanded edition

• Custom laser etching on 4th side

• Remastering supervised by Ric Ocasek

• Gatefold jacket

• Includes alternate takes and one unreleased track

Musicians:

Ric Ocasek, vocals, rhythm guitar

Greg Hawkes, keyboards, percussion, sax, backing vocals

Benjamin Orr, vocals, bass guitar

David Robinson, drums, percussion

Elliot Easton, lead guitar, backing vocals

Selections:

Side 1:

1. Let's Go

2. Since I Held You

3. It's All I Can Do

4. Double Life

5. Shoo Be Doo

6. Candy-O

Side 2:

1. Night Spots

2. You Can't Hold On Too Long

3. Lust For Kicks

4. Got A Lot On My Head

5. Dangerous Type

Side 3:

1. Let's Go (Monitor Mix)

2. Candy-O (Northern Studios Version)

3. Night Spots (Northern Studios Version)

4. Lust For Kicks (Monitor Mix)

5. Dangerous Type (Northern Studios Version)

6. They Won't See You (Northern Studios Version) - Previously unissued

7. That's It (B-side of Let's Go)

Side 4:

Custom laser etching

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