Title: Steve Earle – Guitar Town

Year/Genre: 1986, Country/Rock

Matrix #: MCA-5713

Condition: VG++

Description:
Released in 1986 on MCA Records, Guitar Town marked the Texas-born songwriter’s breakthrough and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the alt-country movement. Recorded in Nashville, the album stood apart from mainstream country at the time, leaning on rock-inflected guitar work and socially observant lyricism. Earle drew from the traditions of outlaw country while speaking to a younger audience navigating the Reagan-era South, bridging honky-tonk authenticity with heartland rock sensibilities. Its impact went beyond Nashville charts, influencing future Americana acts that sought a balance between commercial country polish and the raw storytelling of folk and rock traditions. For collectors, it remains a defining debut with enduring cultural significance.

Price Suggestions:

• NM: $18–$22

• VG+: $12–$15

• VG: $8–$10

• G: $4–$6

September 8, 2025 ob