Garland Jeffreys – Escape Artist (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1981, Epic JE 36983)

Why This Record Matters
Escape Artist blends rock, reggae, dub, and pop through songs including “Modern Lovers,” “R.O.C.K.,” and Jeffreys’ cover of “96 Tears.” Produced by Garland Jeffreys and Bob Clearmountain, the album features contributions from Lou Reed, Adrian Belew, G.E. Smith, Roy Bittan, Danny Federici, Earl “Wire” Lindo, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, and Dennis Bovell.

Collector Note
1981 US Pitman pressing on Epic, catalog number JE 36983, with the original printed lyric and credit inner sleeve included. MASTERDISK is stamped in both runouts, with the Pitman “p” pressing identifier also present.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Epic – JE 36983
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock, Reggae
Style: Blues Rock, Reggae, Dub, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: p AL-36983-1B MASTERDISK-DC
Side B: p BL-36983-1A MASTERDISK-BK

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Modern Lovers 3:59
A2 Christine 3:30
A3 Ghost Of A Chance 2:49
A4 96 Tears 3:08
A5 Innocent 2:21
A6 True Confessions 4:33

Side B
B1 R.O.C.K. 3:56
B2 Graveyard Rock 4:36
B3 Mystery Kids 7:08
B4 Jump Jump 4:37

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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