Motley Crue 1982 Too Fast For Love Vinyl Record 60174

Motley Crue Too Fast For Love 1982 Vinyl Record 60174

Cover: VG+ (back cover has ring mark and light stain) looks really nice.
Inner Sleeve: VG (Original has seam split)
Record: VG+ (has scuff mark and hairline scratch)
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Get your hands on the 1982 Elektra pressing of Mötley Crüe's debut album Too Fast for Love! Featuring iconic tracks like "Live Wire" and "Piece of Your Action," this album is a must-have for fans of 1980s glam metal and heavy rock. A collector’s dream, this vinyl captures the raw, rebellious sound that launched Mötley Crüe to fame!

Mötley Crüe’s Too Fast for Love is the debut studio album by the iconic American heavy metal band. Released on November 10, 1981, and later reissued by Elektra Records in 1982 with catalog number 60174, this album set the stage for Mötley Crüe’s meteoric rise to fame. Blending elements of punk rock, glam, and heavy metal, Too Fast for Love became a defining album of the early 1980s hard rock scene.

Overview:

• Artist: Mötley Crüe
• Album Title: Too Fast for Love
• Release Year: 1982 (Elektra reissue)
• Label: Elektra Records (60174)
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Glam Metal, Hard Rock

Notable Tracks:

1. “Live Wire” – A high-energy anthem that became one of the band’s signature songs, showcasing Vince Neil’s aggressive vocals and Nikki Sixx’s driving bass.
2. “Piece of Your Action” – Combining gritty riffs with a catchy chorus, this track highlights the band’s raw, rebellious sound.
3. “Too Fast for Love” – The title track is a punk-influenced anthem full of attitude, with Mick Mars’ signature guitar riffs and fast-paced energy.

Musical Style:

Too Fast for Love has a raw, unpolished sound that combines glam rock swagger with a punk rock edge, creating a blueprint for the glam metal movement that would explode in the 1980s. The album’s DIY aesthetic and rebellious lyrics were embraced by fans, cementing Mötley Crüe as a pivotal figure in the Los Angeles rock scene.

Album Packaging:

The original 1982 Elektra pressing (60174) features iconic cover art inspired by The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers album, with a close-up photo of leather pants and a metal belt. The minimalist black-and-white cover became a recognizable image for the band.

Legacy:

Too Fast for Love marked the beginning of Mötley Crüe’s long and storied career. Although the album initially had modest success, it became a cult favorite and a cornerstone of the glam metal genre. Over time, it has earned classic status, with tracks like “Live Wire” still considered essential listening for fans of 1980s rock and metal.

For vinyl collectors, the 1982 original Elektra pressing is a highly desirable item, representing the raw beginnings of one of the biggest bands in heavy metal history

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading:

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.