Real Life – Heartland LP Vinyl Record (1983, RCA)

Artist / Label

• Artist: Real Life

• Album: Heartland

• Label: RCA / Wheatley Records

• Catalog #: WRLP 1003

• Country: Australia & New Zealand pressing

• Year: 1983

Description

An original Australian pressing of Heartland, the debut album from Melbourne new wave/synth-pop band Real Life, released in 1983.

This album includes the worldwide hit “Send Me an Angel,” along with fan favourites like “Catch Me I’m Falling,” “Openhearted,” and “Burning Blue.” The album’s moody synth sound and powerful hooks made Real Life one of the defining Australian acts of the early 1980s new wave movement.

Pressed on RCA/Wheatley Records, complete with original labels and printed inner sleeve.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Send Me an Angel

2. Catch Me I’m Falling

3. Under the Hammer

4. Heartland

5. Breaking Point

Side B

1. Broken Again

2. Always

3. Openhearted

4. Exploding Bullets

5. Burning Blue

Condition

• Vinyl: Very good – clean with light surface wear.

• Sleeve: Good – some edge wear and light scuffing.

• Inner sleeve: Included with lyrics.

Collector’s Notes

Real Life found international success with Heartland, particularly with “Send Me an Angel”, which charted in both the US and Europe. This Australian pressing is a must for fans of 1980s new wave and collectors of local music history.

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