Pretenders - Pretenders II [40th Anniversary, 180g Black Vinyl LP]

Pretenders - Pretenders II

Celebrate four decades of punk‑infused rock with this definitive 40th Anniversary edition of Pretenders II. Originally released in August 1981, the album cemented the Pretenders’ place in rock history with hits like “Message of Love,” “Talk of the Town,” and a heartfelt cover of “I Go to Sleep.” For this special edition, Warner Records has delivered a high-quality 180g black vinyl pressing mastered in 2018 by original producer Chris Thomas and Tim Young—ensuring audio clarity and dynamic range faithful to the original release. 

Housed in a faithful reproduction jacket with vibrant artwork and pressed in Germany, this edition presents the album in full: 12 standout tracks across two LP sides, including gems like “Birds of Paradise,” “Pack It Up,” “Day After Day,” and “Louie Louie.” Pretenders II peaked at #7 in the UK and #10 on Billboard 200, earning gold certifications in both territories—a testament to its enduring legacy. Fans rave about this pressing—many considering it the best sounding version, with one collector noting it “features 2018 remastered audio by the album’s original producer, Chris Thomas” and delivering powerful, clear sound.

Product Highlights:

• 2022 40th Anniversary 180 g heavyweight black vinyl pressing
• 2018 remaster by Chris Thomas & Tim Young from original stereo masters
• Complete tracklist with singles “Message of Love,” “Talk of the Town,” “Day After Day,” and “Louie Louie”
• Pressed in Germany with authentic artwork replication
• UPC: 0190296766138

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. The Adultress
2. Bad Boys Get Spanked
3. Message Of Love
4. I Go To Sleep
5. Birds Of Paradise
6. Talk Of The Town

Side B:

1. Pack It Up
2. Waste Not Want Not
3. Day After Day
4. Jealous Dogs
5. The English Roses
6. Louie Louie