The 1984 album Aural Sculpture, The Stranglers' 8th studio album shows a decided and surprisingly successful change in direction to a more thoughtful, sensitive identity. Hit singles like "Skin Deep" and "No Mercy" feature acoustic guitar and a horn section. Deluxe Vinyl Replicas by Culture Factory constitute high quality reissued compact-discs which reproduce all the components of the original LPs and are their exact replicas in compact-disc size (5.3 x 5.3 inches), with authentic single or gatefold cardboard jackets and paper sleeves. In addition to the above, each compact-disc Deluxe Vinyl Replica includes a black finish CD complete with the original label to give it the look and feel of the original record album.