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This is a new copy of the out-of-print Collectables reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay \u0026 The Americans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513957265641,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_64bffbb8-ca4d-43c8-917e-654e39767c3f.webp?v=1755798099"},{"product_id":"cara-mia-1","title":"Cara, Mia \/ This Magic Moment","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on U.A. 881.  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