{"title":"The Smithereens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Smithereens are an American rock band formed in 1980 in Carteret, New Jersey. Known for their blend of power pop, pop rock, and new wave influences, the band features the prominent vocals and songwriting of Pat DiNizio alongside the distinctive guitar work of Jim Babjak. They achieved mainstream success in the 1980s and 90s with hits like \"A Girl Like You\" and \"Only a Memory.\" Their melodic hooks and introspective lyrics have left a notable mark on the American rock landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-date-with-the-smithereens","title":"A Date With The Smithereens","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brand new copy of the incredible 7-inch vinyl box set the Smithereens put out for this album in 1994. Just like in the 1950's, when albums came out in both 7-inch box set format, and 33 1\/3 LP format. Except that this set wasn't commercially available, and distribution was very limited. You have to touch and see this set to believe the quality. There are a total of 4 45's Each single is pressed on high-quality vinyl, with a 1950's-style RCA label (dog on top) and the words \"Living Stereo\" lining the label bottom. Each slice of vinyl is stored in its own special picture sleeve, with a cover of cool photo of one of the band members on one side and the lyrics, credits, and more artwork on the other. Each 45 has 4 songs, so you end up with 16 total. That's 2 more than came out with the CD and Cassette versions... these are special releases unique to this set. And that's not all! To quote producer Don Dixon's note on the back side of the box:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis box set has been specially mastered for vinyl using mixes that are different from the official release on compact disc and cassette... many hours of listening pleasure await as you unravel the mysterious variations of texture and nuance found between your 45 rpm records and your compact disc recording...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, how cool is that?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box grades Near Mint with some light wear on the front from storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smithereens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514305687785,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/smithereens2_ps.jpg?v=1752183878"},{"product_id":"love-me-do-p-s-i-love-you-17","title":"Love Me Do\/ P.S. I Love You","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis great 2020 release uses a reproduction Tollie Records label and has a large spindle hole. Credits include \"with Andy White.\" It comes in a heavy paper picture sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smithereens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48559706800361,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/smithereens6_ps.jpg?v=1752251429"},{"product_id":"downbound-train","title":"Downbound Train","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, these are new, unplayed stock copies.  This was a special release for jukeboxes only.  The B-side is the Bumpin' Uglies doing \"My Beautiful Reward\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smithereens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567837360361,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_2c80a1af-9b8d-4c6b-b303-6e3872ddc0b8.webp?v=1752256004"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-smithereens\/10-25.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}