Why This Record Matters
American Fool became John Cougar’s commercial breakthrough and one of the defining American rock albums of the early 1980s. “Hurts So Good” and “Jack & Diane” helped establish Mellencamp’s blend of heartland rock and pop crossover songwriting.
Collector Note
1982 US Columbia House club edition on Riva Records with original inner sleeve included. Early US pressings of American Fool remain consistently collectible due to enduring mainstream demand and crossover appeal.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in shrink with original inner sleeve included
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Columbia House
Label: Riva – RVL 7501
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock, Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Hurts So Good 3:35
A2 Jack & Diane 4:16
A3 Hand To Hold On To 3:24
A4 Danger List 4:30
A5 Can You Take It 3:30
Side B
B1 Thundering Hearts 3:40
B2 China Girl 3:32
B3 Close Enough 3:37
B4 Weakest Moments 4:07
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
American Fool became John Cougar’s commercial breakthrough and one of the defining American rock albums of the early 1980s. “Hurts So Good” and “Jack & Diane” helped establish Mellencamp’s blend of heartland rock and pop crossover songwriting.
Collector Note
1982 US Columbia House club edition on Riva Records with original inner sleeve included. Early US pressings of American Fool remain consistently collectible due to enduring mainstream demand and crossover appeal.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in shrink with original inner sleeve included
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, Columbia House
Label: Riva – RVL 7501
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock, Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Hurts So Good 3:35
A2 Jack & Diane 4:16
A3 Hand To Hold On To 3:24
A4 Danger List 4:30
A5 Can You Take It 3:30
Side B
B1 Thundering Hearts 3:40
B2 China Girl 3:32
B3 Close Enough 3:37
B4 Weakest Moments 4:07
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.
