Pretenders Learning to Crawl (1984, W1-23980) Vinyl LP | NM in OG Shrink-wrap
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🎶 Pretenders – Learning to Crawl (1984, W1-23980) – Vintage Vinyl LP | NM in Original Shrink-wrap
Step into the sonic brilliance of The Pretenders’ 1984 masterpiece Learning to Crawl, a dynamic blend of rock, new wave, post-punk, and pop sensibilities. Led by the incomparable Chrissie Hynde, the band’s third album marked a triumphant creative resurgence — delivering sharp songwriting, emotional depth, and a polished yet edgy sound that defined early ’80s rock.
🎶 This album is widely regarded as one of the Pretenders' finest works, weaving together infectious hooks, driving guitar lines, and Hynde’s unmistakable vocal style — raw, vulnerable, and fiercely confident. This particular copy is in Near Mint condition, still preserved in its original cellophane, and comes from a carefully maintained single-owner collection.
🎵 Includes iconic tracks:
“Back on the Chain Gang”
“Middle of the Road”
“Time the Avenger”
“My City Was Gone”
“Show Me”
đź“€ Record Details
Title: Learning to Crawl
Artist: Pretenders
Label: Sire Records
Catalog #: W1-23980
Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Stereo
Year: 1984
Country: USA
Genre: Rock / New Wave / Post-Punk / Pop Rock
🔍 Condition
Vinyl: NM — pristine, glossy, plays like new
Cover: NM — still in original shrink=wrap; bright, crisp, and beautifully preserved
Inner Sleeve: Original printed sleeve (VG+ to NM)
đź’¬ I only sell vinyl good enough for my own collection. Never any skips!
🧾 Collector’s Note
This is a fantastic, well-kept copy of an album that shaped the sound of the early ’80s alternative rock scene. Original shrink-wrapped copies in Near Mint condition are increasingly difficult to find — making this an especially desirable piece for fans of new wave, female-fronted rock, or collectors of vintage ’80s vinyl.
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