10,000 Maniacs In My Tribe Vinyl LP Elektra 9 60738-1 VG++ 1st Press Peace Train

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10,000 Maniacs In My Tribe  Vinyl LP - Elektra 9 60738-1 VG+/VG++ First Pressing (1987)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is very nice with good color, mild wear, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
In My Tribe is an album by 10,000 Maniacs. Released in 1987 by Elektra Records, it was their second major-label album and their first to achieve large-scale success. John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant's songwriting partner on previous albums, had left the band in 1986, and In My Tribe saw Merchant begin to collaborate with the other members of the band, most notably with Rob Buck.
In a contemporary review, Rolling Stone's J. D. Considine wrote that "with In My Tribe, the group has finally come into maturity. It isn't simply that the songs are richer and more resonant this time around; the band itself seems to have grown." In 1989, Rolling Stone ranked the album number sixty-five on their list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, summing it up as "a poetic, heartfelt message about social concerns such as alcoholism, child abuse and illiteracy." Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times largely praised the album, in particular Peter Asher's production, which he felt made the band "more forceful and accessible" and brought Merchant's vocals to the foreground. 
In a retrospective review, AllMusic reviewer Chris Woodstra wrote that "the album proves powerful not for the ideas [...] but rather for the graceful execution and pure listenability."
Tracklist
Side one "What's the Matter Here?" (Robert Buck, Merchant) – 4:51 "Hey Jack Kerouac" (Buck, Merchant) – 3:26 "Like the Weather" – 3:56 "Cherry Tree" (Buck, Merchant) – 3:13 "The Painted Desert" (Jerome Augustyniak, Merchant) – 3:39 "Don't Talk" (Dennis Drew, Merchant) – 5:04
Side two "Peace Train" (Cat Stevens) – 3:26 (Omitted from CD releases) "Gun Shy" – 4:11 "My Sister Rose" (Augustyniak, Merchant) – 3:12 "A Campfire Song" – 3:15 "City of Angels" (Buck, Merchant) – 4:17 "Verdi Cries" – 4:27
10,000 Maniacs Natalie Merchant – voice Robert Buck – guitars, mandolin, pedal steel guitar Dennis Drew – keyboards Steve Gustafson – bass guitar Jerome Augustyniak – drums, percussion
Additional musicians Michael Stipe – other voice on "A Campfire Song" Don Grolnick – piano on "Verdi Cries" Dennis Karmazyn – cello on "Verdi Cries" Novi Novog – viola on "Verdi Cries" Bob Magnusson – double bass on "Verdi Cries" Peter Asher – producer _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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