The Motels - Careful (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1980)

The Motels – Careful is the second album by the Los Angeles band fronted by Martha Davis, released in 1980. Produced by John Carter, it combines cool new wave elegance with catchy rock songs and an almost cinematic mood. Highlights include Danger, Careful and Days Are O.K. (But The Nights Were Made For Love).

On offer is the 1980 German original pressing on Capitol Records (1C 064-86 146) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Capitol Records – 1C 064-86 146
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Rock, New Wave – more in New Wave
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Danger (3:22)
2. Envy (3:25)
3. Careful (3:28)
4. Bonjour Baby (3:27)
5. Party Professionals (4:14)

Side B

1. Days Are O.K. (But The Nights Were Made For Love) (3:31)
2. Cry Baby (3:26)
3. Whose Problem? (3:51)
4. People, Places And Things (2:43)
5. Slow Town (4:16)

Personnel

Martha Davis (Vocals, Guitar), Tim McGovern (Guitar), Marty Jourard (Keyboards, Saxophone), Michael Goodroe (Bass), Brian Glascock (Drums), John Carter (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1980 German original pressing on Capitol Records (1C 064-86 146), including the original inner sleeve.

Which well-known songs are included?
For example Danger, Careful and Days Are O.K. (But The Nights Were Made For Love).

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our New Wave collection.