{"product_id":"don-mclean-american-pie-vinyl","title":"Don McLean - American Pie Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Don McLean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: American Pie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: United Artists Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: UAS 29285\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1971 UK Early Stereo Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Pie is Don McLean's landmark second studio album and one of the defining singer-songwriter records of the 1970s. Released in 1971, it features the iconic eight-and-a-half-minute title track, one of the most celebrated songs in popular music history, alongside the equally enduring Vincent, a moving tribute to Vincent van Gogh. Blending folk, rock and Americana, the album became an international success and remains an essential classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1971 UK early stereo pressing on United Artists Records, catalogue number UAS 29285. This copy features the A2 \/ B3 matrix combination, representing an early UK analogue pressing manufactured during the album's initial production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed by EMI for United Artists, these early UK editions are renowned for their warm, detailed analogue sound. Original copies remain highly desirable, particularly those retaining their early matrices and original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Pie\u003cbr\u003e Till Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003e Vincent\u003cbr\u003e Crossroads\u003cbr\u003e Winterwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty Chairs\u003cbr\u003e Everybody Loves Me, Baby\u003cbr\u003e Sister Fatima\u003cbr\u003e The Grave\u003cbr\u003e Babylon\u003cbr\u003e Matrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: UAS 29285 A2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: UAS 29285 B3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e Original UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e Early A2 \/ B3 matrices\u003cbr\u003e United Artists Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue number UAS 29285\u003cbr\u003e Features American Pie\u003cbr\u003e Includes Vincent\u003cbr\u003e Classic singer-songwriter album\u003cbr\u003e Analogue UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e Highly collectible early edition\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some surface noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57325352976757,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/CC9494D2-250B-44D2-A6F3-0F3809A20E21.jpg?v=1782737547","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/don-mclean-american-pie-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}