{"product_id":"genesis-abacab-lp-101526-den00001242","title":"Genesis - Abacab - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Philip Collins Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., Anthony Banks Ltd., Philip Collins Ltd., Michael Rutherford Ltd., Anthony Banks Ltd., The Fa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD 19313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e one tiny spec on vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenesis’s Abacab marks a distinctive shift in their sound, blending prog rock roots with a more streamlined pop rock approach that still invites focused listening. Tracks like \"No Reply At All\" and \"Keep It Dark\" showcase the band’s knack for balancing catchy hooks with intricate arrangements, all framed by Tony Banks’s keyboards and Phil Collins’s drumming and vocals. The album’s design, credited to Bill Smith, complements this evolution with a clean, modern aesthetic that matches the music’s fresh direction. Hugh Padgham’s engineering adds polish without sacrificing the band’s instrumental interplay, making Abacab a snapshot of Genesis embracing the 1980s without abandoning their artistry. This 1981 vinyl pressing offers a glossy and very clean listening experience, with only minimal surface marks that won’t distract from play. It’s a straightforward way to enjoy the album as it was presented at the time, on a single LP format that’s easy to slot alongside other rock and pop records. The sound quality and pressing condition here support repeated spins, letting you appreciate the subtle shifts in style without hunting for rarities. You might say this record finds a comfortable spot where prog meets pop without losing its footing—much like the band itself during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenesis - Abacab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbacab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Reply At All\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe And Sarah Jane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep It Dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDodo \/ Lurker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Dunnit?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan On The Corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike It Or Not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/py7s63diAwI\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6KSLVAuJx6hWsYEk005uZj\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1981","offer_id":67677660119356,"sku":"DEN00001242","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MC05MzM2LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1792104776","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/genesis-abacab-lp-101526-den00001242","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}