Big Country – Fields Of Fire – 15PP-35 – Japan 12” PROMO

Japanese promotional pressing of Fields Of Fire by Big Country, issued by Mercury with the original Japanese 45 RPM extended-version hype sticker.

ARTIST BACKGROUND

Big Country emerged from Scotland in the early 1980s with a distinctive guitar-driven sound centered on Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson’s harmonized guitar textures. Their early recordings became a defining part of British 1980s rock.

ALBUM CONTEXT

Fields Of Fire is a Japanese 5-track 12” 45 RPM release collecting material from Big Country’s breakthrough period, including “In A Big Country,” “Chance,” “The Crossing,” and the alternative mix of “Fields Of Fire (400 Miles).”

PRESSING DETAILS

Label: Mercury
Catalog: 15PP-35
Country: Japan
Format: 12” 45 RPM
Edition: Promotional Sample / 見本盤
Manufactured by: Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.
Matrix / Wax: 15PP 45A 1-1-1

TRACKLIST

Side 1

1. In A Big Country
2. Chance

Side 2

1. Fields Of Fire (400 Miles) – Alternative Mix
2. The Crossing
3. The Tracks Of My Tears

LINEUP

Stuart Adamson – vocals, guitar
Bruce Watson – guitar
Tony Butler – bass
Mark Brzezicki – drums

CONDITION

Vinyl: EX+ – exceptionally clean surface with minimal signs of handling.

Sleeve: VG+ – light general storage, edge and corner wear as pictured.

Japanese Hype Sticker: Original blue-and-white 45 RPM extended-version sticker present on front sleeve.

COLLECTOR NOTES

• Original 1983 Japanese Mercury 12” 45 RPM pressing
• Genuine 見本盤 promotional copy with promo designation printed directly on both labels
• 15PP-35 Japanese issue with 15PP 45A 1-1-1 wax
• Original Japanese 45 RPM extended-version hype sticker retained
• EX+ vinyl significantly strengthens this collector example
• Promo configuration should be positioned above the ordinary commercial pressing, not priced against it

SHIPPING
• Worldwide shipping from Japan
• Can combine orders
• Japan Post international packet ( tracked)
• Flat rate $20.00 per item .
• Combined shipping available for multiple LPs
• LP-grade protective packaging
• Ships with new inner and outer sleeve
• Record shipped outside the jacket for safety

• Import taxes may apply at the destination, please check your legislation before purchase

OFFERS & CONTACT
• Open to reasonable offers
• Discount for multiple orders (please contact for details)
• Happy to answer questions or provide additional photos