Bruce Hornsby And The Range – The Way It Is (Vinyl LP, 1986, RCA Victor AFL1-5904, Indianapolis Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
The Way It Is was Bruce Hornsby And The Range’s debut album and includes “Mandolin Rain,” “Every Little Kiss,” and the title track. Bruce Hornsby and Elliot Scheiner produced much of the album, while Huey Lewis produced three tracks. The title track reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Collector Note
This 1986 U.S. RCA Victor AFL1-5904 reissue is an Indianapolis pressing, identified by the stamped “I” in the runouts, with mastering at Precision Lacquer. This copy includes the original lyric/photo inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing
Label: RCA Victor – AFL1-5904
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AFL1-5904A - 11 JA AI C
Side B: AFL1 5904B - 13 A2 B

Tracklist
Side A
A1 On The Western Skyline – 4:39
A2 Every Little Kiss – 5:46
A3 Mandolin Rain – 5:21
A4 The Long Race – 4:28

Side B
B1 The Way It Is – 4:57
B2 Down The Road Tonight – 4:26
B3 The Wild Frontier – 4:01
B4 The River Runs Low – 4:26
B5 The Red Plains – 5:08

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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