{"id":3916,"date":"2026-03-04T22:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loshopdicamilla.net\/prodotto\/europe-the-final-countdown-lp-vinyl-1986-epic-epc-26808\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:55:51","slug":"europe-the-final-countdown-lp-vinyl-1986-epic-epc-26808","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/loshopdicamilla.net\/en\/prodotto\/europe-the-final-countdown-lp-vinyl-1986-epic-epc-26808\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe – The Final Countdown LP Vinyl 1986 Epic EPC 26808"},"content":{"rendered":"

Europe – “The Final Countdown,”<\/strong> released in 1986<\/strong>, is one of the most celebrated albums in the history of melodic hard rock and AOR.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

Europe – The Final Countdown, features<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

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

Codes present on vinyl:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  • EPC 26808<\/li>\n
  • BFE 40241 (matrix code \/ pressing)<\/li>\n
  • 01-026808-20 (distribution code CBS Europe)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2714 First original European printing in 1986<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Condition of the record<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Vinyl:<\/strong> Near Mint (NM)<\/li>\n
    • Inner Envelope:<\/strong> Near Mint (NM)<\/li>\n
    • Cover:<\/strong> Excellent+ \/ Near Mint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u2714 Cover with original blue promotional sticker<\/strong>
      “Including the hits…”<\/p>\n

      The original sticker is considered a collector’s plus<\/strong> because many copies have been stripped of the sticker over time.<\/p>\n

      \ud83d\udcc0 Overall condition: almost as good as new<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Album tracklist<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Side A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. The Final Countdown<\/li>\n
      2. Rock the Night<\/li>\n
      3. Carrie<\/li>\n
      4. Danger on the Track<\/li>\n
      5. Ninja<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Side B<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Cherokee<\/li>\n
        2. Time Has Come<\/li>\n
        3. Heart of Stone<\/li>\n
        4. On the Loose<\/li>\n
        5. Love Chaser<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Why this vinyl is sought after<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          “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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Reasons of interest for collectors:<\/p>\n

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          • Epic \/ CBS European first printing<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • presence of the original promotional sticker<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Iconic album of80s AOR and hard rock<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • copy preserved in Near Mint condition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The album contains some of Europe’s most famous songs, including:<\/p>\n

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            • The Final Countdown<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Rock the Night<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Carrie<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Ideal for those seeking<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • original Europe<\/strong> vinyls<\/li>\n
              • The Final Countdown LP 1986<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • 80s rock records on vinyl<\/li>\n
              • LP Epic \/ CBS first pressing<\/li>\n
              • collectible hard rock vinyls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Safe Shipping<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                The vinyl will be shipped with:<\/p>\n

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                • professional disc packing<\/li>\n
                • impact protection<\/li>\n
                • tracked shipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  To ensure that it arrives in the same condition in which it was stored<\/strong>.<\/p>\n