{"product_id":"jc-36410","title":"Cruising (Soundtrack) (1980) Vinyl LP • Germs' Lion's Share, John Hiatt, Punk","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e JC-36410\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Blues Rock, Disco Funk, Film Score\/Soundtrack, Hard Rock, New Wave, Punk\/New Wave\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases and light scuffing (front\/back); slight discoloration on back and noticeable creasing on front near top left corner. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near center of bottom-edge, top-right corner partially unglued. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHeat Of The Moment (Willy DeVille )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLoneliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSpy Boy (John Hiatt )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhen I Close My Eyes I See Blood (Madelynn Von Ritz )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLump (Mutiny )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShakedown (Rough Trade )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePullin' My String (Willy DeVille )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLions Share (Germs )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHypnotize\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIt's So Easy (Willy DeVille )\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eCruising (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),\u003c\/span\u003e by Various Artists, is a diverse compilation featuring a striking blend of hardcore punk, hard funk, rock, and disco tracks curated for William Friedkin's controversial 1980 thriller set in New York City's underground leather scene. The album stands out for its inclusion of rare and aggressive punk recordings, most notably the Germs' \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLion's Share,\u003c\/span\u003e one of the few documented studio tracks by the influential but short-lived band fronted by Darby Crash. Other notable contributions include Willy DeVille's soulful rock numbers like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHeat of the Moment\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eIt's So Easy,\u003c\/span\u003e John Hiatt's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSpy Boy,\u003c\/span\u003e Rough Trade's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eShakedown,\u003c\/span\u003e and the raw energy of the songs \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLoneliness\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHypnotize.\u003c\/span\u003e Historically significant for capturing the era's fringe music scenes amid the film's divisive portrayal of gay culture, it has gained cult status over time for its eclectic and gritty soundscape. Fan favorites often highlight the punk tracks for their raw intensity and the funkier cuts for their atmospheric vibe. No hit singles or significant chart success for the album or its tracks are documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793751568665,"sku":"JC-36410","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-cruising_original_motion_picture_soundtrack.jpg?v=1783554446","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/jc-36410","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}