Poison – Open Up And Say... Ahh! (Cassette, 1988, Enigma / Capitol Records C4 48493)

Why This Cassette Matters
Poison’s second studio album pairs glam-metal guitar hooks and big choruses with the slower power ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” “Nothin’ But a Good Time,” “Fallen Angel,” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” became some of the band’s defining hits.

Collector Note
This US Enigma/Capitol cassette uses the original full cover artwork and is cataloged C4 48493 and C4-48493. Billboard reported that later manufacturing runs changed the cover after the initial shipment, making the full artwork a useful way to identify this version. The seven-panel J-card contains lyrics, credits, and photos, and is present with this copy.

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

Condition & Details
Tape: VG+
Case: VG+
J-Card: VG+

Technical Details
Label: Enigma / Capitol Records – C4 48493, C4-48493
Format: Cassette, Album, Original Cover
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock

Track Listing
A1 Love On The Rocks – 3:33
A2 Nothin' But A Good Time – 3:45
A3 Back To The Rocking Horse – 3:37
A4 Good Love – 2:52
A5 Tearin' Down The Walls – 3:51
B1 Look But You Can't Touch – 3:26
B2 Fallen Angel – 3:58
B3 Every Rose Has Its Thorn – 4:21
B4 Your Mama Don't Dance – 3:00
B5 Bad To Be Good – 4:04

Matrix / Runout
Not applicable / not visible.

Shipping & Handling
Tape and cassette professionally cleaned
Cracked cases replaced before shipping
Ships with protective outer bag
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
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