The Pretenders Pretenders on Gold CD from Audio Fidelity

One of the Most Riveting Debuts in Rock History

Mastered by Legendary Engineer Steve Hoffman

The Pretenders' 1980 debut album is without question one of the single greatest debut albums ever made. Featuring Chrissie Hynde's vulnerable-cool vocals, James Honeyman-Scott's melodic and uniquely inventive guitar work, great songwriting  and a continuously pulsating backbeat from a stellar rhythm section made up of Pete Fardon and Martin Chambers, the smash album never lets up in energy, intensity, or catchiness.

By combining new wave, pop, punk, and a shot of leather-tough attitude, Hynde and Co. took the world by storm. Alas, the lineup's success would be limited by abbreviated lifespans and drug casualties. The foursome would never again sound so fresh, powerful, and addictive. Songs such as "Precious," "Tattooed Love Boys," "Brass In Pocket," and "Stop Your Sobbing" remain radio staples to this day. However, none of the music has sounded so transparent and punchy--until now. 

Featuring stellar mastering by iconic engineer Steve Hoffman, Audio Fidelity's 24K + Gold edition of this peerless and chart-topping debut bests all prior editions. The audiophile label specializes in deluxe packaging with see-through slip cases and beautifully reproduced original graphics. As always, the original master tape was played back on a specially constructed vintage tube playback deck, with the analog masters put through the new "Kensei Audio Transformer," a process that adds even more life to the music.

The Pretenders Pretenders Track Listing:

1. Precious
2. The Phone Call
3. Up the Neck
4. Tattooed Love Boys
5. Space Invader
6. The Wait
7. Stop Your Sobbing
8. Kid
9. Private Life
10. Brass in Pocket
11. Mystery Achievement