Merle Haggard – Chill Factor (LP, Album, 1987, Epic FE 40986)

Why This Record Matters
Released in 1987, Chill Factor became one of Merle Haggard's final major-charting studio albums, producing two No. 1 country hits: "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star" and the title track. Blending traditional Bakersfield country with polished 1980s production, the album highlights Haggard's timeless songwriting and unmistakable voice during a successful late-career resurgence.

Collector Note
Original 1987 U.S. pressing on Epic Records (FE 40986) pressed at Columbia's Carrollton, Georgia plant and mastered by Denny Purcell at Georgetown Masters. This copy remains in the original shrink wrap with the original hype sticker and includes the original printed lyric/art inner sleeve, making it a desirable complete example.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG
Sleeve: VG (small damage at the top right corner; still in original shrink with hype sticker)
Original printed lyric/art inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Epic – FE 40986 / E 40986
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL-40986 1-B denny/Georgetown G1 C.C.Cain E
Side B: BL-40986-1-A D G1 denny/Georgetown B16

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Chill Factor – 3:20
A2 Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star – 3:20
A3 Man From Another Time – 2:42
A4 We Never Touch At All – 3:41
A5 You Babe – 3:50

Side B
B1 Thanking The Good Lord – 2:29
B2 After Dark – 3:44
B3 1929 – 3:37
B4 Thirty Again – 3:10
B5 I Don't Have Any Love Around – 3:19
B6 More Than This Old Heart Can Take – 2:24

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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