Title: Jimmy Buffett – Volcano
Year/Genre: 1979,  Country Rock
Matrix #: MCA-5102
Condition: VG++ looks and sounds very clean 
Description: Recorded in Montserrat at George Martin’s newly built AIR Studios, Volcano marked a shift in Jimmy Buffett’s career from his early Key West period to a broader Caribbean influence. The title track references the Soufrière Hills volcano that loomed over the studio and would erupt years later, permanently changing the island. Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band blended Gulf Coast storytelling with calypso and reggae rhythms, reflecting the growing cross-pollination between American country rock and Caribbean styles. For collectors, it’s a snapshot of late-’70s island escapism before Buffett became a full-blown lifestyle brand.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $20–$24
VG+: $15–$18
VG: $12–$14
G: $6–$8

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Jimmy Buffett – Volcano MCA-5102 VG++