{"product_id":"van-morrison-the-chieftains-irish-heartbeat-cd-album-1988-mercury-834-496-2","title":"Van Morrison \u0026 The Chieftains – Irish Heartbeat (CD, Album, 1988, Mercury 834 496-2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eVan Morrison’s expressive vocals meet The Chieftains’ traditional Irish instrumentation on this collaboration, blending folk music with Morrison’s soulful approach. The album pairs eight traditional songs, including “Star Of The County Down” and “Carrickfergus,” with Morrison’s “Irish Heartbeat” and “Celtic Ray.” The result offers a direct introduction to Irish folk standards through the sound of two distinct musical traditions working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 1988 US Mercury CD, catalog number 834 496-2, presenting the album’s ten tracks on one disc. It documents the first full collaboration album between Morrison and The Chieftains, making the artist credit and catalog number useful details for identifying this edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG+\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mercury – 834 496-2\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: Jun 20, 1988\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Folk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eStar Of The County Down 2:41\u003cbr\u003eIrish Heartbeat 3:52\u003cbr\u003eTá Mo Chleamhnas Déanta 3:31\u003cbr\u003eRaglan Road 4:43\u003cbr\u003eShe Moved Through The Fair 4:44\u003cbr\u003eI'll Tell Me Ma 2:29\u003cbr\u003eCarrickfergus 4:23\u003cbr\u003eCeltic Ray 3:47\u003cbr\u003eMy Lagan Love 5:19\u003cbr\u003eMarie's Wedding 3:17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs.\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags.\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\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":48175214297265,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_81_fab3c3b4-5463-4053-a6cc-410d5c68aff9.jpg?v=1794593478","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/van-morrison-the-chieftains-irish-heartbeat-cd-album-1988-mercury-834-496-2","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}