Europe – The Final Countdown LP Vinyl 1986 Epic EPC 26808

Europe - "The Final Countdown," released in 1986, is one of the most celebrated albums in the history of melodic hard rock and AOR.

Driven by the unmistakable synth of the title track, the record propelled the Swedish band to worldwide success and contains some of the most iconic 80s rock songs.

This copy is an original European first printing on Epic / CBS, complete with theoriginal promotional sticker on the cover, an item highly prized by collectors.

Europe - The Final Countdown, features:

Artist: Europe
Title: The Final Countdown
Year: 1986
Label: Epic / CBS
Catalog Number: EPC 26808
Country of Printing: Europe
Format: LP 33 rpm
Label Code: LC 0199

Codes present on vinyl:

• EPC 26808
• BFE 40241 (matrix code / pressing)
• 01-026808-20 (distribution code CBS Europe)

✔ First original European printing in 1986.

Condition of the record

• Vinyl: Near Mint (NM)
• Inner Envelope: Near Mint (NM)
• Cover: Excellent+ / Near Mint

✔ Cover with original blue promotional sticker
"Including the hits..."

The original sticker is considered a collector's plus because many copies have been stripped of the sticker over time.

📀 Overall condition: almost as good as new

Album tracklist

Side A

1. The Final Countdown
2. Rock the Night
3. Carrie
4. Danger on the Track
5. Ninja

Side B

1. Cherokee
2. Time Has Come
3. Heart of Stone
4. On the Loose
5. Love Chaser

Why this vinyl is sought after

"The Final Countdown" is one of the most iconic rock albums of the 1980s and continues to have a very steady demand in the vinyl market.

Reasons of interest for collectors:

• Epic / CBS European first printing
• presence of the original promotional sticker
• Iconic album of80s AOR and hard rock
• copy preserved in Near Mint condition

The album contains some of Europe's most famous songs, including:

• The Final Countdown
• Rock the Night
• Carrie

Ideal for those seeking

• original Europe vinyls
• The Final Countdown LP 1986
• 80s rock records on vinyl
• LP Epic / CBS first pressing
• collectible hard rock vinyls

Safe Shipping

The vinyl will be shipped with:

• professional disc packing
• impact protection
• tracked shipment

To ensure that it arrives in the same condition in which it was stored.