The Jacksons - Triumph 1980 LP US Orig Epic FE 36424 Heartbreak Hotel TML VG+

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The Jacksons - Triumph 1980 LP US Orig Epic FE 36424 Heartbreak Hotel TML VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: The Jacksons

• Title: Triumph

• Label: Epic Records

• Catalog Number: FE 36424 (AL 36424 / BL 36424)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold, Stereo

• Release Year: 1980 (℗ © 1980 CBS Inc.)

• Genre: Funk / Soul

• Style: Funk, Disco, Soul, R&B

• Country: US

Description:

• The Album: Original 1980 US first pressing of the platinum disco-funk masterpiece Triumph by The Jacksons, released on the vintage script-logo Epic Records labels.

• The Music: A massive cornerstone of post-disco urban music history. Written, arranged, and produced entirely by the brothers, this album captures the group at their absolute performance peak right after Michael's Off The Wall triumph.

• Tracklist Highlights: Packs the timeless dancefloor anthems "Can You Feel It" and "Lovely One", alongside the beautiful ballad "Time Waits For No One".

• The "Heartbreak Hotel" Novelty: Features the legendary track listed under its original title "Heartbreak Hotel" on both the record label and the back cover. On all subsequent reissues, it was permanently renamed "This Place Hotel" to avoid confusion with Elvis Presley—making this original unedited first press a true collector's gem.

• Audiophile TML Master: Features the authentic machine-stamped "TML-M" (The Mastering Lab - Master Lathe) engineering mark in the Side 2 deadwax. Prized by audiophiles for its thunderous, uncompressed analog bass response and crystal-clear horn arrangements.

• Presentation: Housed in its original heavy-stock Gatefold jacket layout featuring the iconic peacock artwork on the rear panel and complete lyrics inside.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side ONE): PAL-36424-1AC (Hand-Etched)

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side TWO): PBL 36424-1F (Hand-Etched) / TML-M (Machine-Stamped)

• Production: Produced, Written, and Arranged by The Jacksons. Associate Producer: Greg Phillinganes. Engineered by Tom Perry. Manufactured by Epic Records / CBS Inc., New York, NY.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Gorgeous, highly reflective mirror-like gloss shine; shows only a few minor, light superficial paper sleeve wisps visible under direct strict light grading inspection.

  • Labels: Pristine black script Epic labels; 100% free from writing, fading, or major spindle tracks.

  • Audio: Plays loudly, warmly, and beautifully with superior analog funk depth and crisp vocal clarity.

• Cover Condition: VG (Very Good)

  • Structure: Solid, heavy-stock gatefold jacket; spine remains firm and fully readable; no major seam splits.

  • Wear: Displays honest vintage handling and shelf storage wear, including noticeable ring wear rubbing on the dark background panels, edge scuffing, and corner softening/rubbing as shown in the photo gallery. Inner gatefold lyrics panel is bright and clean.

Tracklist:

SIDE 1 (Matrix PAL-36424):

1. Can You Feel It (5:58) [Timeless Dance Gium]

2. Lovely One (4:51)

3. Your Ways (4:32)

4. Everybody (5:01)

SIDE 2 (Matrix PBL-36424):

1. Heartbreak Hotel (5:44) [Original Title / Rare First Press Variant]

2. Time Waits For No One (3:23)

3. Walk Right Now (6:28)

4. Give It Up (4:20)

5. Wondering Who (4:19)