A high‑energy mid‑’80s essential, Emergency captures Kool & The Gang at their commercial peak with four major hits and a slick, dance‑ready production style. This copy is a STERLING-mastered PRC pressing, confirmed by detailed deadwax inscriptions on both sides.
Deadwax (Pressing Confirmation)
• Side 1: STERLING stamped · · (the “3” in R3 scratched through — a distinctive plant quirk)
• Side 2: Matching PRC format with the same scratched‑through “3” in R3
Condition
• Jacket: VG+ — Minor edge wear only; colors remain bold and vibrant with strong shelf appeal
• Vinyl: VG+ (play‑tested) — Light surface wear visible but playback is clean, lively, and sounds great throughout
• Inner Sleeve: NM — Original sleeve, no splits, no discoloration, crisp and well‑preserved
Packaging Note
• Back cover states “Printed in Canada” — jacket manufactured in Canada, while the vinyl itself is a U.S. PRC pressing with STERLING mastering
• A common North American distribution quirk for PolyGram titles in this era
Album Highlights
• Includes the hits “Fresh,” “Misled,” “Cherish,” and “Emergency”
• Sterling mastering gives this pressing punchy highs and warm, full low end
• A cornerstone LP for fans of ’80s R&B, funk, and crossover pop
Why This Copy Stands Out
A clean, great‑sounding STERLING/PRC pressing with strong visual presentation and a near‑mint inner sleeve. Ideal for collectors who want a quality‑playing copy with authentic mid‑’80s mastering and matrix details intact.