The Stranglers - Duchess / Raven

Extremely RARE - Possibly unique 10" Metal Acetate for the U.S. 7" single.

Released on Oct. 6th, 1980.   Date on label is Sept. 3rd, 1980.

Two sided.

Perfect condition.   Very high gloss.   Some bubbles under labels (See pics).

Properly stored by a private collector since new.

 VERY rare production piece.

Highly Collectable!

The Stranglers are a British rock band formed in Guildford, Surrey in 1974. They're one of the longest-surviving bands to have emerged from the UK punk scene, but their style evolved to include punk rock, new wave, gothic rock, and even synth-pop influences over the years.

Core Facts:

• Original Members:

  • Hugh Cornwell (vocals/guitar)

  • Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass/vocals)

  • Dave Greenfield (keyboards)

  • Jet Black (drums)

• Notable Albums:

  • Rattus Norvegicus (1977)

  • No More Heroes (1977)

  • Black and White (1978)

  • The Raven (1979)

  • La Folie (1981)

  • Feline (1983)

• Hit Songs:

  • "Golden Brown" (a waltz-like, harpsichord-driven track that reached #2 in the UK)

  • "No More Heroes"

  • "Peaches"

  • "Always the Sun"

  • "Strange Little Girl"

Style and Legacy:

The Stranglers are known for their dark, aggressive edge, often standing apart from their punk contemporaries with complex arrangements and prominent keyboard work by Dave Greenfield (often compared to The Doors’ Ray Manzarek). Jean-Jacques Burnel’s bass was also unusually prominent and melodic for the genre.

Despite early clashes with the press and other punk bands, The Stranglers gained a loyal fan base and critical respect for their musicality and willingness to experiment.

Lineup Changes:

• Hugh Cornwell left in 1990 to pursue a solo career.

• Dave Greenfield passed away in 2020.

• Jet Black retired from performing in 2015 and died in 2022.

• JJ Burnel remains the only original member still active.

The band continues to record and tour, adapting over time but retaining their signature sound.

 This was used for testing & mastering in the studio.

We will NEVER have another one of these to sell.

A metal acetate record, also known as an aluminum acetate record or lacquer disc. These were used primarily in the production of vinyl records. Metal acetate discs are created by coating a metal plate, usually aluminum, with a thin layer of lacquer. This lacquer can then be cut with a recording stylus to create grooves, capturing audio signals.

Metal acetate discs were often used in the mastering process of vinyl records. The audio would be recorded onto these discs, and then the discs would be used to create a metal master, which was further used to press the vinyl records.

These discs were a crucial part of the recording process, allowing for precise audio capture before the final pressing of vinyl records. However, they were not as durable as the final vinyl product and were primarily intended for short-term use in the manufacturing process.

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