{"product_id":"asia-asia-1982-vinyl-lp-xghs-2008","title":"Asia | Asia | Vinyl LP | XGHS 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsia’s self-titled 1982 debut brings together melodic rock hooks, sweeping keyboards, and progressive-rock musicianship. A vintage vinyl choice for listeners who enjoy big choruses and the distinctive sound of early-1980s arena rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArtist and album background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsia formed with John Wetton on vocals and bass, Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on keyboards, and Carl Palmer on drums. Drawing on experience with groups including King Crimson, Yes, and Emerson, Lake \u0026amp; Palmer, the band paired accomplished playing with an accessible, song-focused approach on this debut album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights include the driving hit “Heat of the Moment,” the soaring “Only Time Will Tell,” and the energetic “Sole Survivor.” These selections capture the album’s blend of memorable melodies, layered keyboards, and expressive guitar work without losing its progressive-rock roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecord details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum: Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog number: XGHS 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide A matrix: GHS-1-2008-CAN1 STERLING Qu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record has been carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean and placed into a new plastic sleeve. The vinyl has minor scuffs. During play-testing on a quality turntable, it played through with no skips; minor pops and crackles were noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in fair condition with ring wear. This is a used record with the cosmetic wear and surface noise described above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71617667956989,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Asia_Asia_Vinyl_LP_XGHS_2008.jpg?v=1793218276","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/asia-asia-1982-vinyl-lp-xghs-2008","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}