{"product_id":"pointer-sisters-break-out-vinyl-lp-bxl1-4705","title":"The Pointer Sisters – Break Out (Vinyl LP, 1983)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Pointer Sisters – \u003cem\u003eBreak Out\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planet\/RCA Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCat #:\u003c\/strong\u003e BXL1-4705  |  \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e BXL1 4705A A1② G. (CR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pointer Sisters — Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June — emerged from Oakland, California in the early 1970s as one of the most versatile and electrifying acts in American popular music. Blending R\u0026amp;B, pop, funk, country, and jazz with effortless charisma, they defied easy categorization and became genuine crossover superstars. By the early 1980s, the group had settled into a trio (Ruth, Anita, and June) and were poised for their commercial peak. Their Grammy wins, high-energy live performances, and omnipresence on MTV cemented their status as icons of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBreak Out\u003c\/em\u003e (1983) is the Pointer Sisters' defining commercial achievement — a sleek, synth-driven pop-R\u0026amp;B masterwork produced by Richard Perry. Released on Planet Records (distributed by RCA), it became one of the best-selling albums of 1984, spending over two years on the Billboard 200 and producing an extraordinary run of hit singles. The album perfectly captured the polished, radio-ready sound of the era while showcasing the sisters' remarkable vocal range and infectious energy. It earned the group three Grammy nominations and remains a landmark of 1980s pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Jump (For My Love)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The album's explosive opener and one of its biggest hits. A euphoric, synth-propelled anthem that reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Automatic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A hypnotic, robotic-funk gem driven by a pulsing synthesizer groove. It peaked at #5 on the Hot 100 and remains one of the most distinctive tracks of the decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"I'm So Excited\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Originally released in 1982, this re-recorded version became the album's signature anthem. Its irresistible energy and iconic chorus made it a perennial classic and a staple of pop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"I Need You\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A warm, soulful mid-tempo ballad that showcases the sisters' vocal harmony at its most tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Neutron Dance\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Featured prominently in the 1984 film \u003cem\u003eBeverly Hills Cop\u003c\/em\u003e, this driving, uptempo track became a massive hit and introduced the Pointer Sisters to an even wider audience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Easy Persuasion\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A smooth, sophisticated pop track with lush production and effortless vocal interplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Baby Come and Get It\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A playful, groove-heavy track with a punchy horn arrangement and undeniable dancefloor appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Telegraph Your Love\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A bright, melodic pop track that rounds out the album with characteristic polish and charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e G — Carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a new inner plastic sleeve. The record shows minor surface scuffs consistent with age and prior play. Played flawlessly on a quality turntable with \u003cstrong\u003eno skips\u003c\/strong\u003e; minor pops and crackles were noted, typical for a record of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG — Good condition overall with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e present. Light shelf wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll records are inspected and cleaned before shipping. 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