Don Henley – Building The Perfect Beast (Vinyl LP, 1984, Geffen Records GHS 24026, US Columbia House Club Edition, Carrollton Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Building The Perfect Beast is Don Henley’s second solo studio album and includes “The Boys Of Summer,” “All She Wants To Do Is Dance,” and “Sunset Grill.” Produced by Henley, Danny Kortchmar, and Greg Ladanyi, the album established Henley’s polished mid-1980s solo sound following his work with the Eagles.

Collector Note
This 1984 US Columbia House Club Edition was issued by Geffen Records under catalog number GHS 24026 and pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, Georgia. The supplied Variant 2 runouts, <J-AD> GHS 24026-A G1A G1 H1 and <HXAP> GHS 24026-B G1D G1 G7, carry the Carrollton G1 pressing identifiers; the album was mastered at The Mastering Lab by Doug Sax and Mike Reese. This Columbia House configuration has no barcode and includes the original printed inner sleeve with photographs, lyrics, and credits.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original printed photo, lyric, and credit inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Carrollton Pressing, Columbia House
Label: Geffen Records – GHS 24026
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: <J-AD> GHS 24026-A G1A G1 H1
Side B: <HXAP> GHS 24026-B G1D G1 G7

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Boys Of Summer – 4:45
A2 You Can't Make Love – 3:34
A3 Man With A Mission – 2:43
A4 You're Not Drinking Enough – 4:40
A5 Not Enough Love In The World – 3:54
Side B
B1 Building The Perfect Beast – 4:59
B2 All She Wants To Do Is Dance – 4:28
B3 Sunset Grill – 6:22
B4 Drivin' With Your Eyes Closed – 3:41
B5 Land Of The Living – 3:24

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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