Year/Genre: 1986, Classic Rock
Matrix #: MCA-6188
Condition: VG+ (sounds great)
Cultural Facts:

1. Released after an eight-year gap, Third Stage was recorded in Tom Scholz’s home studio using his self-designed Rockman equipment.

2. Legal battles with CBS Records delayed its release, making it one of the most anticipated albums of the ’80s.

3. “Amanda” became Boston’s only No. 1 single, reviving the band during the height of MTV-era rock.
   Price Suggestions:
   NM: $22–$28
   VG+: $15–$20
   VG: $10–$13
   G: $6–$8
   10/7/25 TC