{"product_id":"john-cougar-mellencamp-scarecrow-lp-110726-den00001812","title":"John Cougar Mellencamp - Scarecrow - 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 Riva, Riva, Polygram Records, Inc., Polygram Records, Inc., John Mellencamp, John Mellencamp, Riva Music, Inc., Riva Music Ltd., Masterdisk, Belmont Mall Studio, Belmont Mall Studi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 824 865-1 M-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Cougar Mellencamp’s Scarecrow offers a thoughtful dive into Americana with tracks like \"Rain On The Scarecrow\" and \"R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.\" that reflect on rural struggles and working-class pride. Mellencamp’s blend of acoustic instrumentation and straightforward storytelling places this album as a focused listening experience that balances heartland rock grit with moments of quiet reflection, such as \"Grandma's Theme\" and \"Between A Laugh And A Tear.\" It’s an album where the small ensemble setup keeps the arrangements intimate, allowing the lyrics to stand front and center without any unnecessary embellishments. This 1985 vinyl pressing brings that spirit to your turntable with a clean presentation, graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG++\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the record shows only minor surface marks unlikely to affect playback. The 12-inch format holds the music with room to breathe, and the pressing’s clarity suits anyone looking to explore Mellencamp’s mid-80s work beyond the familiar hits. If you’re sorting your collection by heartland grit or acoustic storytelling, this record might just find a comfortable spot—after all, it’s tough to scarecrow away from a solid groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cougar Mellencamp - Scarecrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain On The Scarecrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrandma's Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinutes To Memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonely Ol' Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Face Of The Nation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJustice And Independence '85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween A Laugh And A Tear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRumbleseat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've Got To Stand For Somethin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.\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\/IYFquMneMe8\" 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\/1BYEhfr8qQGNhbqPAbfnxk\" 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+ \/ 1985","offer_id":68120769036604,"sku":"DEN00001812","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/OS0yNTAyLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1794091998","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/john-cougar-mellencamp-scarecrow-lp-110726-den00001812","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}