A landmark of early 1980s synth-pop, Thomas Dolby's debut album The Golden Age of Wireless arrives in a stunning limited edition pressing of just 1,000 numbered copies on turquoise coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl — now offered through Alliance Authentic in an individually preserved, uncirculated state.
Originally released in May 1982, The Golden Age of Wireless set Dolby apart from his contemporaries immediately. Rolling Stone awarded the album four out of five stars, naming it "one of the most impressive debuts" of 1982 and drawing comparisons to the melodicism of Paul McCartney — high praise that reflected just how song-craft-driven Dolby's vision was. Musician magazine went further, calling it "the best damned record to come out of Europe's current fascination with synth-pop," and singling out what made Dolby truly rare: "he writes songs."
For collectors of synth-pop, new wave, and early electronic music, this pressing represents one of the defining debut albums of its era — pressed on 180-gram audiophile vinyl and presented in turquoise, a visually distinctive format that honors the album's enduring legacy.
What Alliance Authentic Preservation Means: Every copy listed was moved directly from the pressing source into preservation: uncirculated, unhandled, and documented before it ever reached the open market. Each preserved copy includes an embedded NFC chip. Tap it with any smartphone to access your Certified Copy: verified authenticity, documented condition, and a full provenance chain from pressing source to you.
Limited to 10 individually numbered copies.
