Why This Record Matters
Escape became Journey’s commercial breakthrough and one of the most iconic rock albums of the early 1980s. Featuring “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” and “Stone In Love,” the album remains a cornerstone of classic rock radio and arena rock collecting.
Collector Note
1981 US pressing on Columbia Records, catalog number TC 37408, still in original shrink wrap with hype sticker and original inner sleeve included. Complete early copies with shrink and hype sticker remain especially desirable among Journey collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG with clean playback and light cosmetic wear, very strong overall player-copy presentation
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in original shrink with hype sticker, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Columbia – TC 37408
Country: US
Released: Jul 17, 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Don't Stop Believin' 4:10
A2 Stone In Love 4:25
A3 Who's Crying Now 5:01
A4 Keep On Runnin' 3:39
A5 Still They Ride 3:48
Side B
B1 Escape 5:15
B2 Lay It Down 4:13
B3 Dead Or Alive 3:20
B4 Mother, Father 5:28
B5 Open Arms 3:21
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
Escape became Journey’s commercial breakthrough and one of the most iconic rock albums of the early 1980s. Featuring “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” and “Stone In Love,” the album remains a cornerstone of classic rock radio and arena rock collecting.
Collector Note
1981 US pressing on Columbia Records, catalog number TC 37408, still in original shrink wrap with hype sticker and original inner sleeve included. Complete early copies with shrink and hype sticker remain especially desirable among Journey collectors.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG with clean playback and light cosmetic wear, very strong overall player-copy presentation
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear, still in original shrink with hype sticker, includes original inner sleeve
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Columbia – TC 37408
Country: US
Released: Jul 17, 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Side A
A1 Don't Stop Believin' 4:10
A2 Stone In Love 4:25
A3 Who's Crying Now 5:01
A4 Keep On Runnin' 3:39
A5 Still They Ride 3:48
Side B
B1 Escape 5:15
B2 Lay It Down 4:13
B3 Dead Or Alive 3:20
B4 Mother, Father 5:28
B5 Open Arms 3:21
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.
