Why This CD Matters
Blown To Smithereens compiles many of the band’s best-known songs from their peak alternative and power pop years. The collection highlights The Smithereens’ blend of melodic songwriting, jangly guitars, and darker lyrical themes that helped define late-1980s alternative rock.
Collector Note
1995 US Club Edition compilation CD released on Capitol Records, catalog number CDP 7243 8 31481 2 7. Moderate collector demand among fans of alternative rock, power pop, and college rock.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation, Club Edition
Label: Capitol Records – CDP 7243 8 31481 2 7
Country: US
Released: 1995
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Beauty & Sadness
Strangers When We Meet
Blood & Roses
In A Lonely Place
Behind The Wall Of Sleep
Only A Memory
House We Used To Live In
Drown In My Own Tears
A Girl Like You
Blue Period
Blues Before & After
Yesterday Girl
Top Of The Pops
Too Much Passion
Miles From Nowhere
Time Won't Let Me
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
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 CD Matters
Blown To Smithereens compiles many of the band’s best-known songs from their peak alternative and power pop years. The collection highlights The Smithereens’ blend of melodic songwriting, jangly guitars, and darker lyrical themes that helped define late-1980s alternative rock.
Collector Note
1995 US Club Edition compilation CD released on Capitol Records, catalog number CDP 7243 8 31481 2 7. Moderate collector demand among fans of alternative rock, power pop, and college rock.
Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Condition & Details
CD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling
Case: VG+ with light shelf wear
Booklet: VG+ with light handling wear
Technical Details
Format: CD, Compilation, Club Edition
Label: Capitol Records – CDP 7243 8 31481 2 7
Country: US
Released: 1995
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock
Matrix / Runout
Not specified
Tracklist
Beauty & Sadness
Strangers When We Meet
Blood & Roses
In A Lonely Place
Behind The Wall Of Sleep
Only A Memory
House We Used To Live In
Drown In My Own Tears
A Girl Like You
Blue Period
Blues Before & After
Yesterday Girl
Top Of The Pops
Too Much Passion
Miles From Nowhere
Time Won't Let Me
Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
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.
