Cars
The Cars
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1978 Original with rare hype sticker on shrink and insert. This debut is a seminal album, produced by Roy Thomas Baker, and is often heralded as a perfect blend of new wave and rock, contributing significantly to the late 70s music landscape. The album features a series of enduring hits, such as "Just What I Needed," "My Best Friend's Girl," and "Good Times Roll," which became staples on FM radio.

The album's innovative sound is characterized by catchy hooks, polished production, and the interplay of synthesizers and guitar, typified by the band's lead guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes. Ric Ocasek's songwriting, combined with Benjamin Orr's vocal delivery, ensured the tracks were both radio-friendly and critically acclaimed.

Commercially, "The Cars" was a resounding success, peaking at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and eventually achieving six-times platinum certification in the United States.

For potential customers, "The Cars" offers an aural time capsule of late 70s rock innovation, appealing to fans of both classic rock and pioneering new wave, making it an essential addition to any music collection.