STEVE HACKETT Defector (1980 UK blue Madhatter label 10-track LP, glossy picture sleeve complete with lyric inner & full colour poster of Hackett mid-solo on stage. Hackett’s fourth solo album, “Defector”, released in 1980 and continuing his winning run of richly textured progressive rock masterpieces. Recorded with the same stellar line-up that made Spectral Mornings, the album delivers a perfect blend of atmospheric instrumentals and finely crafted songs, underscoring Hackett’s flair for mood, melody and precision. Highlights include the cinematic opener ‘The Steppes’, the haunting ‘Jacuzzi’, the melodic ‘The Show’, and the emotionally charged ‘Two Vamps as Guests’. The record closes with the powerful instrumental ‘Hammer in the Sand’, showcasing Hackett’s evocative guitar work and compositional depth. The picture sleeve remains in excellent shape with just minor edgewear, while the vinyl is clean and glossy with little sign of play. A top-tier example of Hackett’s early solo career — essential for any serious prog or Genesis collector CDS4018)