AMBER ARCADES Cannonball EP Vinyl Record 12 Inch Heavenly 2017 HVN385 EU 1st Pressing Picture Sleeve

Amber Arcades - Cannonball EP
(Original 1st Pressing in Picture Sleeve. A1/B1 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 12 Inch EP (45 rpm)
Country: EU
Year: 2017
Label: Heavenly / [PIAS]
Catalogue No. HVN385 (5414939955396)

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): HVN385 BH76957-01 A1 KR
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched): HVN385 BH76957-01 B1 KR

Condition: EX/EX (Sleeve and vinyl are in excellent clean condition)

Side A:
1. Which Will
2. It Changes
3. Can't Say That We Tried
Side B:
1. Wouldn't Even Know
3. Cannonball

Focusing on the delicate dream-pop and modern indie-folk styling of Dutch singer-songwriter Annelotte de Graaf, this 2017 European release delivers a beautifully atmospheric listening experience. Operating under the moniker Amber Arcades, this five-track extended play showcases a shimmering blend of layered guitars and ethereal vocals that effortlessly balances uplifting melodies with melancholic undertones. The track list features a stellar selection of original songwriting alongside a remarkably delicate, acoustic-driven cover version of Nick Drake's "Which Will", moving seamlessly into other contemporary standouts like "It Changes" and the soaring, melodic title track "Cannonball".

This original European release was issued through the highly respected Heavenly Recordings label under the catalogue number HVN385. For vinyl enthusiasts tracking production details, the deadwax areas feature the distinct HVN385 BH76957-01 A1 and B1 matrix sequences. These runouts carry the etched "KR" initials, confirming the precise lacquer cutting work of mastering engineer Martin Krafft at the renowned Optimal Media pressing plant in Germany. The twelve-inch disc is housed in its original, artistically styled picture sleeve that perfectly mirrors the late-twenty-teens independent music aesthetic.

The condition profile for this collectable vinyl record is graded at an exceptional EX/EX throughout. The analogue vinyl is remarkably clean and well-preserved, retaining a brilliant mirror-like gloss to ensure a quiet, dynamic audio playback across all five tracks. The outer picture cover has been equally well-looked-after, remaining crisp, solid, and flat with sharp edges and no notable signs of handling or storage wear. It stands as a flawless, highly collectable copy of a modern indie-pop staple.