Why This Record Matters
Fables Of The Reconstruction marked a darker and more atmospheric turn for R.E.M., helping establish the moody Southern textures and cryptic songwriting that defined much of the band’s early catalog. The album remains one of the group’s most respected and collectible I.R.S. era releases.
Collector Note
1985 US Club Edition released on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRS-5592. Includes original printed inner sleeve.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with very clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with minor shelf wear consistent with age
Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner included
Outer Sleeve: Protective outer sleeve included
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-5592
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
A1 Feeling Gravitys Pull 4:48
A2 Maps And Legends 3:01
A3 Driver 8 3:18
A4 Life And How To Live It 4:20
A5 Old Man Kensey 4:10
B1 Can't Get There From Here 4:10
B2 Green Grow The Rushes 3:42
B3 Kohoutek 3:10
B4 Auctioneer (Another Engine) 2:41
B5 Good Advices 3:30
B6 Wendell Gee 2:56
Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned with a Degritter record cleaning machine.
Placed in fresh inner and outer protective sleeves.
Shipped in a proper LP mailer with padding.
Packed securely to help prevent corner and seam damage during transit.
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
Fables Of The Reconstruction marked a darker and more atmospheric turn for R.E.M., helping establish the moody Southern textures and cryptic songwriting that defined much of the band’s early catalog. The album remains one of the group’s most respected and collectible I.R.S. era releases.
Collector Note
1985 US Club Edition released on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRS-5592. Includes original printed inner sleeve.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with very clean surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with minor shelf wear consistent with age
Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner included
Outer Sleeve: Protective outer sleeve included
Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-5592
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
A1 Feeling Gravitys Pull 4:48
A2 Maps And Legends 3:01
A3 Driver 8 3:18
A4 Life And How To Live It 4:20
A5 Old Man Kensey 4:10
B1 Can't Get There From Here 4:10
B2 Green Grow The Rushes 3:42
B3 Kohoutek 3:10
B4 Auctioneer (Another Engine) 2:41
B5 Good Advices 3:30
B6 Wendell Gee 2:56
Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned with a Degritter record cleaning machine.
Placed in fresh inner and outer protective sleeves.
Shipped in a proper LP mailer with padding.
Packed securely to help prevent corner and seam damage during transit.
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.
