Ed Bruce – I Write It Down (Vinyl LP, 1982, MCA Records MCA-5323, US Gloversville Pressing)
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Why This Record Matters
I Write It Down is a 1982 Ed Bruce album featuring “My First Taste Of Texas,” “The Songwriter (I Write It Down),” and the theme from the television series Bret Maverick. Produced by Tommy West, the album also includes Bruce’s recording of “Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.”
Collector Note
This 1982 US MCA Records stereo edition was issued under catalog number MCA-5323 and pressed at MCA Pressing Plant, Gloversville. The supplied MCA-3047 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 1 and MCA-3048 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 2 runouts carry the distinctive Gloversville ⧈-G-⧈ pressing identifier; mastering was handled by Hank Williams at Woodland Studios. Includes the original lyric sheet.
Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original lyric sheet.
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gloversville Pressing
Label: MCA Records – MCA-5323
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country
Matrix / Runout
Side A: MCA-3047 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 1
Side B: MCA-3048 WS-1 ⧈-G-⧈ 2
Tracklist
Side A
A1 My First Taste Of Texas – 3:56
A2 Ever, Never Lovin' You – 3:00
A3 Somebody's Crying – 4:13
A4 One More Shot Of "Old Back Home Again" – 3:21
A5 The Songwriter (I Write It Down) – 3:28
Side B
B1 Theme From "Bret Maverick" – 2:42
B2 Memories Can't Stand To Be Alone – 3:50
B3 Your Jukebox Could Use A Few More Sad Songs – 3:32
B4 Babe In Arms – 3:58
B5 Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – 4:10
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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