Dave Matthews Band – Before These Crowded Streets (CD, 1998, RCA / BMG 07863 67660-2, JVC Disc America)

Why This CD Matters
Before These Crowded Streets was Dave Matthews Band’s third major-label studio album and became the group’s first album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, it stretches the band’s rock foundation through jazz-influenced arrangements and extended performances including “The Last Stop,” “Crush,” and “The Dreaming Tree.” The album also includes “Don’t Drink The Water” and “Stay (Wasting Time),” two prominent songs from this period of the band’s career.

Collector Note
This 1998 US RCA/BMG edition carries catalog number 07863 67660-2 and was manufactured by JVC Disc America. The confirmed mastering SID code IFPI L239 corresponds to the submitted JVC-manufactured edition. Ted Jensen mastered the album at Sterling Sound after recording at The Plant in Sausalito and Electric Lady Studios in New York.

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

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: RCA / BMG – 07863 67660-2
Country: US
Released: Apr 28, 1998
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Jazz-Rock

Matrix / Runout
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L239

Tracklist
Pantala Naga Pampa – 0:40
Rapunzel – 6:00
The Last Stop – 6:57
Don't Drink The Water – 7:01
Stay (Wasting Time) – 5:35
Halloween – 5:07
The Stone – 7:28
Crush – 8:09
The Dreaming Tree – 8:48
Pig – 6:57
Spoon – 7:32

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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