ZZ Top – Degüello (LP, Album, Reissue, Carrollton Pressing, 1981, Warner Bros. Records HS 3361)

Why This Record Matters
Degüello marked a pivotal transition for ZZ Top, blending their Texas blues foundation with a tighter, more modern rock sound that set the stage for their massive 1980s success. The album features fan favorites including "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide," "Cheap Sunglasses," and their cover of "I Thank You." It remains one of the most respected releases in the band's catalog and a cornerstone of Texas blues-rock.

Collector Note
1981 US Carrollton pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalog number HS 3361. Matrix/runout inscriptions HS-1-3361-1C X1G C P-G and HS1 3361 G1B anna B3 o G1 identify an early Carrollton-manufactured pressing. Includes the original Warner Bros. inner sleeve. Clean early pressings of Degüello remain highly collectible due to the album's importance in ZZ Top's evolution.

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, Reissue, Carrollton Pressing
Label: Warner Bros. Records – HS 3361
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Texas Blues

Matrix / Runout
Side A: HS-1-3361-1C X1G C P-G
Side B: HS1 3361 G1B anna B3 o G1

Tracklist
Side A
I Thank You 3:23
She Loves My Automobile 2:22
I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide 4:45
A Fool For Your Stockings 4:15
Manic Mechanic 2:36

Side B
Dust My Broom 3:06
Lowdown In The Street 2:49
Hi Fi Mama 2:22
Cheap Sunglasses 4:46
Esther Be The One 3:30

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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