{"product_id":"traffic-john-barleycorn-must-die-vinyl-lp-1970-united-artists-uas-5504-research-craft-pressing-sterling-lh-cut","title":"Traffic – John Barleycorn Must Die (Vinyl LP, 1970, United Artists UAS 5504, Research Craft Pressing, Sterling LH Cut)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003eJohn Barleycorn Must Die marked Traffic’s return following the group’s initial breakup and developed from sessions Steve Winwood originally began as a solo project. The album features the core trio of Winwood, Jim Capaldi, and Chris Wood, with “Glad,” “Freedom Rider,” and the traditional title song among its six tracks. Chris Blackwell, Steve Winwood, and Guy Stevens share production credits across the album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 1970 U.S. stereo United Artists UAS 5504 edition is a Research Craft pressing housed in a gatefold cover. The supplied runouts carry STERLING and LH markings, identifying Sterling Sound lacquer cutting by Lee Hulko, with RC appearing on Side B as the Research Craft identifier. The edition uses the early black-and-orange United Artists label design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eLabel: United Artists Records – UAS 5504\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: June 1970\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Folk Rock, Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock, Prog Rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eSide A: X UAS 5504 A1 AM STERLING LH\u003cbr\u003eSide B: 1 UAS 5504 B 2 RC-1 STERLING LH\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 Glad – 6:30\u003cbr\u003eA2 Freedom Rider – 6:02\u003cbr\u003eA3 Empty Pages – 4:45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 Stranger To Himself – 4:05\u003cbr\u003eB2 John Barleycorn – 6:20\u003cbr\u003eB3 Every Mother's Son – 7:05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982033764529,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_9_4e90f2ff-a8d3-473b-9dfa-19a15c46d1ba.jpg?v=1790522864","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/traffic-john-barleycorn-must-die-vinyl-lp-1970-united-artists-uas-5504-research-craft-pressing-sterling-lh-cut","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}