Original Japanese white vinyl 7-inch single of Howard Jones – “Things Can Only Get Better”, issued in 1985 by WEA Japan / Warner-Pioneer (P-1939).
Pressed on milky white translucent vinyl, housed in picture sleeve with Japanese insert and original Warner-Pioneer inner sleeve.
Classic mid-80s synthpop anthem from Dream Into Action, backed with “Why Look for the Key.”
📀 Tracklist:
A: Things Can Only Get Better
B: Why Look for the Key
📀 Condition:
Vinyl: VG+ (clean surface, light visual sleeve scuffs only)
Cover / Insert: VG+ (light edge wear, solid and sharp)
Inner Sleeve: VG+ (minor handling)
🎧 Label: WEA / Warner-Pioneer Japan – P-1939
🗓️ Year: 1985
🌍 Country: Japan
💽 Format: 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, White Vinyl
📦 Shipping:
Tracked worldwide shipping, well packed
Pickup available: Prospect SA
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