John Cougar – American Fool (Vinyl LP, 1982, Riva RVL 7501, Columbia House Club Edition)

Why This Record Matters
American Fool was John Cougar’s commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. album chart and producing two of his signature songs, “Hurts So Good” and “Jack & Diane.” The album paired his developing heartland-rock songwriting with producer Don Gehman, beginning a collaboration that continued through several major releases.

Collector Note
This 1982 U.S. Riva RVL 7501 pressing is a Columbia House club edition manufactured and distributed under license. Both supplied runouts carry COLUMBIA NY stamps, with RVL 7501 A-1A on Side A and RVL 7501 B-1B on Side B.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG player copy
Sleeve: VG+
Still in shrink with original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo
Label: Riva – RVL 7501
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: RVL 7501 A-1A COLUMBIA NY / D P
Side B: RVL 7501 B-1B COLUMBIA NY / D P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Hurts So Good – 3:35
A2 Jack & Diane – 4:16
A3 Hand To Hold On To – 3:24
A4 Danger List – 4:30
A5 Can You Take It – 3:30
Side B
B1 Thundering Hearts – 3:40
B2 China Girl – 3:32
B3 Close Enough – 3:37
B4 Weakest Moments – 4:07

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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