Why This Record Matters
Document marked R.E.M.’s commercial breakthrough while retaining the band’s politically charged college rock sound. Featuring “The One I Love” and “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” the album became a defining release of late-1980s alternative rock.
Collector Note
1987 US pressing on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRS-42059, with original inner sleeve included. Original late-1980s R.E.M. vinyl remains highly collectible due to comparatively lower vinyl production during the CD transition era.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-42059
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Finest Worksong 3:49
A2 Welcome To The Occupation 2:46
A3 Exhuming McCarthy 3:19
A4 Disturbance At The Heron House 3:32
A5 Strange 2:31
A6 It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 4:04
Side B
B1 The One I Love 3:17
B2 Fireplace 3:22
B3 Lightnin' Hopkins 3:20
B4 King Of Birds 4:09
B5 Oddfellows Local 151 5:22
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.
About Maple City Music
Maple 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.
Why This Record Matters
Document marked R.E.M.’s commercial breakthrough while retaining the band’s politically charged college rock sound. Featuring “The One I Love” and “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” the album became a defining release of late-1980s alternative rock.
Collector Note
1987 US pressing on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRS-42059, with original inner sleeve included. Original late-1980s R.E.M. vinyl remains highly collectible due to comparatively lower vinyl production during the CD transition era.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-42059
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Finest Worksong 3:49
A2 Welcome To The Occupation 2:46
A3 Exhuming McCarthy 3:19
A4 Disturbance At The Heron House 3:32
A5 Strange 2:31
A6 It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) 4:04
Side B
B1 The One I Love 3:17
B2 Fireplace 3:22
B3 Lightnin' Hopkins 3:20
B4 King Of Birds 4:09
B5 Oddfellows Local 151 5:22
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.
About Maple City Music
Maple 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.
