Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks great; a couple creases near edges; discoloration spots and no scuffing (front/back); small section of shrink missing near top-left on back. Inner-sleeve is original (artwork/lyrics/credits); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with very mild-wear; shrink is torn near bottom. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; minor wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and a few divots. RCA Club pressing. 'SP' suffix on label. (Not a cut-out.)
Riptide features Robert Palmer's hit single Addicted to Love which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, helped by a memorable music video. Palmer won a Grammy Award for the song in 1987. The album also featured Palmer's Power Station band-mates Andy Taylor and Tony Thompson providing guitar and drum services respectively. The track Hyperactive was used in the 1987 film The Bedroom Window. The album charted at No. 8 in the US, and was certified double Platinum by RIAA.