The CarsThe Cars

Label:

Elektra – R1 135

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue , Blue Translucent

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1 Good Times Roll 3:44
A2 My Best Friend's Girl 3:44
A3 Just What I Needed 3:44
A4 I'm In Touch With Your World 3:31
A5 Don't Cha Stop 3:01
B1 You're All I've Got Tonight 4:13
B2 Bye Bye Love 4:14
B3 Moving In Stereo
Written-ByGreg Hawkes
5:15
B4 All Mixed Up 4:14

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Copyright ©Elektra/Asylum Records
  • Produced ForRTB (Audio/Visual) Productions Ltd.
  • Published ByLido Music
  • Published ByOversnare Music
  • Manufactured ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Marketed ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Pressed ByQuality Record Pressings

Credits

  • Art DirectionRon Coro
  • DesignJohnny Lee (4)
  • Drums, Percussion, Electronic Drums [Syndrums], Backing VocalsDavid Robinson (3)
  • EngineerGeoff Workman
  • Keyboards, Percussion, Saxophone, Backing VocalsGreg Hawkes
  • Lacquer Cut ByIan Sefchick
  • Lead Guitar, Backing VocalsElliot Easton
  • ManagementFred Lewis Organization
  • Photography ByElliot Gilbert
  • ProducerRoy Thomas Baker
  • Vocals, BassBenjamin Orr
  • Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Written-ByRic Ocasek

Notes

Limited to 5000 copies as Rhino Web Page Information

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 081227951702
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): R1-135-A G1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): R1-135-B G1

Other Versions (5 of 244)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
The Cars (LP, Album, Stereo, PRC-W, Compton Press) Elektra 6E-135 US 1978
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The Cars (LP, Album) Elektra K 52088 UK 1978
New Submission
The Cars (Cassette, Album) Elektra TC-5135 US 1978
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The Cars (LP, Album) Elektra ELK 52 088, 6E-135 1978
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The Cars (LP, Album) Elektra ELK 52 088 Europe 1978

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Reviews

  • hobbes4444's avatar
    hobbes4444
    I found this to be a well balanced version of the debut album. While it's not as loud and aggressive as the OG, it definitely sounds better than the version from the box set (yellow vinyl, I found the yellow pressing to have more sibilance-like issues with the vocals). Also sounds better than the Nautilus (mid range scoop for sure), and the MoFi (nice but a bit flat sounding compared to the others). I don't have the KG cut Rhino HiFi as I ed on it and not willing to pay $150 when I have 2 pressings that sound quite nice (this and the OG). I think the DCC CD is still the best sounding version of all.
    • jfsebastion1957's avatar
      jfsebastion1957
      This is a crazy good version of the Cars debut. It doesn't hurt that it comes in only what I can describe as Jolly Rancher clear blue color. Bought this at the FYE in Kansas City on 2017. Gives the MOFI a run for its money.
      • lcbrownz1's avatar
        lcbrownz1
        Amazon is selling the R1 135 version in black not blue. I am sure the black version less than the blue version.
        • Mac14's avatar
          Mac14
          Edited 5 years ago
          Black vinyl too. A bit embarrassing when you sell it On as blue. How did you add it to your collection as I can’t see the black vinyl version
          • I_am_Major's avatar
            I_am_Major
            I also ordered blue vinyl but got black instead. While slightly bummed I didn't get what I initially ordered, but I chose to not complain, just as satisfied with what I received and paid for. The sound is there. That's just what I needed. 😉
            • run81's avatar
              run81
              Sounds good! My version of the R1 135 is black though. I ordered blue, but got black. No big deal though since I'm only worried about the sound. And it's def. the R1 135, all the markings are there. Anyone else come across this?
              • sideshowglazz's avatar
                sideshowglazz
                Good record. Sound quality is not bad. Dark blue translucent vinyl looks cool regardless of any of my perceived degradation. I'm newer to the hobby, but I like the songs, and my ears also like them.

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