Journey – Escape (Vinyl LP, 1981, Columbia TC 37408, Mixed-Matrix Copy)

Why This Record Matters
Escape is Journey’s 1981 studio album featuring “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” and “Stone In Love.” The album introduced Jonathan Cain to the lineup alongside Steve Perry and Neal Schon and was produced by Kevin Elson and Mike Stone. It was recorded and mixed at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California.

Collector Note
This U.S. Columbia TC 37408 copy has mismatched dead-wax characteristics, so a specific pressing-plant variant is not assigned. Side A carries AL-37408-1AH with the MASTERDISK HW signature associated with Howie Weinberg, while Side B carries BL-37408-2B with COLUMBIA NY markings. The copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Strong VG player copy.
Includes original inner sleeve.
Jacket is still in the shrink wrap.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Columbia – TC 37408
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P o AL-37408-1AH MASTERDISK HW
Side B: P o P BL-37408-2B COLUMBIA NY V

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Don't Stop Believin' – 4:10
A2 Stone In Love – 4:25
A3 Who's Crying Now – 5:01
A4 Keep On Runnin' – 3:39
A5 Still They Ride – 3:48

Side B
B1 Escape – 5:15
B2 Lay It Down – 4:13
B3 Dead Or Alive – 3:20
B4 Mother, Father – 5:28
B5 Open Arms – 3:21

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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