East of Java - (Taipo Say) Drum - Rare UK Original First Pressing 7" Vinyl Single (RCA, 1985)

Unearth an incredibly elusive, highly obscure piece of mid-80s British synth-pop and new wave history with this striking original RCA first pressing.

• Pristine vintage analogue sound paths delivering Colin Thurston's definitive, polished production values and punchy drum-synth tracking.
• Exceptionally rare commercial release featuring a powerhouse Zeus B. Held club remix configuration of the title track.
• Heavily sought-after, beautifully preserved original picture sleeve displaying vibrant cartographic typography graphics and custom dragonfly motifs.

• Artist: East of Java
• Title: (Taipo Say) Drum
• Format: 1 x Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
• Release Year: 1985
• Country: United Kingdom
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Catalog Number: RCA 447 / PB 40225
• Barcode: None (Pre-barcode era release)
• Media Condition Status: Pre-owned / Very Good Plus (VG+)

1. (Taipo Say) Drum (Side One)
2. My Way Out (Side Two)

• Vinyl Disc: Beautifully preserved black vinyl face holding a brilliant original gloss mirror sheen. Play paths remain remarkably immaculate with only light superficial storage wisps away from critical play lanes. The classic silver-on-black text RCA center labels are completely pristine, free of spindle wear or ink marks.
• Picture Sleeve: Original structural matte card cover remains highly flat, rigid, and solid. Front map face graphics and reverse deep neon blue-and-purple detailing maintain bold, non-faded colors. Shows only minimal, micro-grade thumb creasing near the opening edge from careful storage. Completely free from side seam splits.