George Thorogood & The Destroyers – Born To Be Bad (LP, Album, Carrollton Pressing, 1988, EMI-Manhattan Records E1-46973)

Why This Record Matters
Born To Be Bad continued George Thorogood & The Destroyers' successful blend of blues-rock, boogie, and bar-band energy. The album features the hit title track alongside fan favorites such as "You Talk Too Much" and "I'm Ready." Its straightforward rock-and-roll approach has made it a lasting favorite among blues-rock collectors.

Collector Note
1988 US Carrollton pressing on EMI-Manhattan Records, catalog number E1-46973. Matrix/runout inscriptions E1-46973-1A with G1 plant identifiers indicate manufacture at the Carrollton, Georgia pressing facility. Includes the original inner sleeve. Original US pressings remain popular among collectors seeking clean analog copies of Thorogood's late-1980s catalog.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean, glossy surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear and strong overall presentation, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Carrollton Pressing
Label: EMI-Manhattan Records – E1-46973
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Rock & Roll

Matrix / Runout
Side A: E1-46973-1A G1 B6
Side B: E2-46973-1A G1 A6

Tracklist
Side A
Shake Your Moneymaker
You Talk Too Much
Highway 49
Born To Be Bad
You Can't Catch Me

Side B
I'm Ready
Treat Her Right
I Really Like Girls
Smokestack Lightning
I'm Movin' On

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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