Waylon Jennings – Hangin' Tough (Vinyl LP, 1987, MCA Records MCA-5911, US Gloversville Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Hangin' Tough is Waylon Jennings’ 1987 MCA album, featuring “Rose In Paradise,” “Baker Street,” and “Chevy Van.” Produced by Jimmy Bowen and Jennings, the album combines his established country sound with contemporary late-1980s Nashville production.

Collector Note
This 1987 US MCA Records MCA-5911 edition was pressed at MCA’s Gloversville plant, with the stamped ▣-G-▣ plant identification appearing in the deadwax. The supplied MCA-6254-MI-2 and MCA-6255-MI-2 runouts also carry stamped Masterfonics identification on both sides, with Glenn Meadows credited for mastering. The album features a substantial Nashville studio lineup, including Richard Bennett, Reggie Young, Ralph Mooney, Mark O'Connor, and Billy Joe Walker Jr., with Waylon Jennings serving as co-producer and providing backing vocals.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: MCA Records – MCA-5911
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country

Matrix / Runout
Side A Label: MCA 6254
Side B Label: MCA 6255
Side A Runout: MCA-6254-MI-2
Side B Runout: MCA-6255-MI-2
Both Sides: Masterfonics ▣-G-▣

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Baker Street – 4:30
A2 I Can't Help The Way I Don't Feel About You – 4:19
A3 Rose In Paradise – 3:40
A4 Crying Don't Even Come Close – 2:24
A5 Chevy Van – 3:05
Side B
B1 Fallin' Out – 3:34
B2 Deep In The West – 3:56
B3 Between Fathers And Sons – 3:15
B4 The Crown Prince – 4:05
B5 Defying Gravity (Executioner's Song) – 3:29

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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