{"product_id":"phil-collins-no-jacket-required-vinyl-lp-78-12401","title":"Phil Collins – No Jacket Required (Vinyl LP, 78 12401)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhil Collins – \u003cem\u003eNo Jacket Required\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 12401  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e STA-855629-F MASTERDISK RL 78-12401 Qu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most commercially successful artists of the 1980s — a rare talent who achieved simultaneous superstardom as both a solo artist and the frontman of \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born in Chiswick, London in 1951, Collins began his career as a drummer before stepping into the lead vocalist role for Genesis following Peter Gabriel's departure in 1975. His solo debut, \u003cem\u003eFace Value\u003c\/em\u003e (1981), announced a new chapter defined by intimate songwriting, lush production, and an unmistakable voice that could shift from tender to urgent in a single breath. By the mid-1980s, Collins had become one of the defining sounds of the decade — inescapable on radio, film soundtracks, and stadium stages worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Jacket Required\u003c\/em\u003e was released in February 1985 on Atlantic Records and became one of the best-selling albums of the entire decade. Produced by Collins and Hugh Padgham — the duo behind the iconic gated reverb drum sound that defined an era — the album is a masterclass in polished, hook-driven pop-rock. It debuted at #1 in both the UK and the US, spent seven weeks atop the Billboard 200, and was certified 12x Platinum in the United States alone. It won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the irresistible \u003cstrong\u003e“Sussudio”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a synth-funk juggernaut that reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of Collins’s most recognizable tracks. \u003cstrong\u003e“One More Night”\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow-burning ballad of longing that also topped the charts, while \u003cstrong\u003e“Don’t Lose My Number”\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a more urgent, rhythmically charged energy. The album also features \u003cstrong\u003e“Take Me Home”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sweeping closer that became a fan favourite and a staple of his live shows for decades. Guest appearances from \u003cstrong\u003eSting\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHelen Terry\u003c\/strong\u003e add further texture to an already richly layered record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMASTERDISK RL\u003c\/strong\u003e cut noted in the Side A matrix indicates this pressing was mastered by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Ludwig\u003c\/strong\u003e at Masterdisk — one of the most respected mastering engineers in the industry — making this a particularly desirable pressing for audiophiles and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vinyl presents with \u003cstrong\u003eminor surface scuffs\u003c\/strong\u003e but played \u003cstrong\u003eflawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback, consistent with the visual grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — plays well, minor surface noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG (Very Good) — minor scuffing (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original inlay page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual item. What you see is what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887357346045,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL_20260723_155719538.jpg?v=1784823120","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/phil-collins-no-jacket-required-vinyl-lp-78-12401","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}