{"product_id":"cocteau-twins-the-pink-opaque-180g-vinyl-lp","title":"The Pink Opaque","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eThe Pink Opaque\u003c\/em\u003e is a defining early compilation from influential Scottish dream pop band \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCocteau Twins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, originally released in 1986. Created as their first official release for the US market, the album brings together highlights from the band’s formative 1982–1985 recordings, offering a perfect introduction to their distinctive and otherworldly sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eFeaturing the ethereal vocals of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eElizabeth Fraser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e alongside the textured guitar work of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRobin Guthrie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the collection captures the band’s signature blend of shimmering atmospheres, layered production and abstract, emotive songwriting. Tracks such as “Pearly-Dewdrops’ Drops” and “Aikea-Guinea” appear here in specially prepared mixes, while “Millimillenary” marks an early contribution from bassist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSimon Raymonde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the best entry points into the Cocteau Twins’ catalogue, \u003cem data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eThe Pink Opaque\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the band’s evolution from darker post-punk beginnings into the lush, immersive sound that would define dream pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1308\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e180g vinyl reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut from the original masters, presents the compilation with enhanced depth and clarity, offering a beautifully rich listening experience of a seminal release in alternative music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocteau Twins","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52773316886895,"sku":"CAD3509","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/7089\/3423\/files\/COCTEAUTWINS-ThePinkOpaque180gVinylLP-Cover.jpg?v=1774228557","url":"https:\/\/www.thevinylstore.com.au\/products\/cocteau-twins-the-pink-opaque-180g-vinyl-lp","provider":"The Vinyl Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}