{"product_id":"grateful-dead-american-beauty-lp-110126-den00001709","title":"Grateful Dead - American Beauty - 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 Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records Inc., Warner Bros. Records Inc., Ice Nine Publishing Co., Wally Heider Studios, Artisan Sound Recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e WS 1893\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Beauty stands as a defining moment for The Grateful Dead, blending their signature improvisational spirit with more focused, acoustic-driven songwriting. Tracks like \"Friend Of The Devil\" and \"Ripple\" reveal a quieter, more introspective side that helped the band reach beyond their jam-band roots. It’s a record where storytelling meets melody, inviting listeners into a warm, intricate world that’s both timeless and distinctly '70s in its gentle embrace. The balance between electric and acoustic elements here is so well measured it might make you reconsider what “focused listening” can mean for a group known for sprawling sets. This 1973 vintage pressing offers a solid, glossy surface with only minor light paper scuffs, making it a reliable choice for those who want to enjoy the album without distraction. The vinyl’s condition is well above average, reflecting careful handling over the decades. For anyone exploring The Grateful Dead’s catalog beyond the expected live recordings, this pressing captures the album’s subtleties with enough clarity to appreciate the band’s quieter craftsmanship. While it’s not a first press, it still holds its own on the shelf — a reminder that sometimes the beauty is American, and American Beauty is best heard spinning steadily at 33⅓.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grateful Dead - American Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox Of Rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriend Of The Devil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandyman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrokedown Palace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTill The Morning Comes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttics Of My Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruckin\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\/pptx4w7h3p4\" 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\/7rqgm1BnAZ8I4d6hukpkdg\" 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 \/ 1973","offer_id":68058340426044,"sku":"DEN00001709","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NC05Njg0LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1793571330","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/grateful-dead-american-beauty-lp-110126-den00001709","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}