{"product_id":"don-mclean-american-pie-lp-101526-den00001269","title":"Don McLean - American Pie - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Artists Records, The Rainbow Collection, Record Plant, N.Y.C., United Artists Records, Inc., Don McLean, William Boyd Enterprises, United Artists Records, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UAS-5535\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon McLean’s American Pie stands as a defining moment in early ’70s folk-rock, blending storytelling with acoustic textures that invite focused listening. The title track unfolds as a sprawling narrative, rich with symbolic references, while songs like “Vincent” and “Empty Chairs” showcase McLean’s skill on banjo and guitar, backed by subtle marimba and vibraphone flourishes from Mike Mainieri. Arranged by Ed Freeman and engineered by Tom Flye, the album balances intimate performances with carefully crafted arrangements, all wrapped in George S. Whiteman’s distinctive artwork. It’s the kind of record where every detail feels deliberate, yet nothing ever sounds overworked—proof that less can indeed be more. This 1971 pressing brings that nuanced sound to vinyl with a condition that fits well into serious listening sessions; you’ll find light surface marks typical for a record of this age, but nothing that should interfere with play. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e grade suggests a well-maintained disc that’s ready to share McLean’s tales without demanding a meticulous clean-up beforehand. If you enjoy albums that reward patience and attention, this copy of American Pie offers a rich, acoustic-focused experience that’s as much about the story as the sound—a record that’s as thoughtful as the lyrics it carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon McLean - American Pie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTill Tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVincent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossroads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty Chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverybody Loves Me, Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSister Fatima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Grave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0pTdrsSkKrA\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/10jsW2NYd9blCrDITMh2zS\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG \/ 1971","offer_id":67677661888828,"sku":"DEN00001269","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/OS0zMjE4LmpwZWc_d84a6024-e0bb-414a-8181-9f2b335148a8.jpg?v=1792104819","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/don-mclean-american-pie-lp-101526-den00001269","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}