{"product_id":"steve-earle-guitar-town","title":"Steve Earle – Guitar Town","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Earle – Guitar Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eYear\/Genre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986, Country\/Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eMatrix #:\u003c\/strong\u003e MCA-5713\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG++\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eReleased in 1986 on MCA Records, \u003cem data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eGuitar Town\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003ePrice Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eNM: $18–$22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eVG+: $12–$15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eVG: $8–$10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eG: $4–$6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eSeptember 8, 2025 ob \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Plant Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46940716662971,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/4204\/1658\/files\/R-27004449-1683472498-6143.jpg?v=1757377976","url":"https:\/\/power-plant-records.myshopify.com\/products\/steve-earle-guitar-town","provider":"Power Plant Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}