Name: Scarecrow
Brand: John Mellencamp

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Default:19

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Universal Music GmbH

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Format detail

2022 Mix 2CD

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Limited edition

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Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2022-11-04

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Catalogue number

60244806113

UPC / Barcode

602448061133

2022 Mix Vinyl

4583751

602445837519

Super Deluxe 2LP+2CD+BD

4587775

602445877751

Artist

John Mellencamp

Label EU

Def Jam

Genre EU

Rock-Pop

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

John Mellencamp, born in Seymour, Indiana on October 7, 1951, is a renowned American artist. Initially starting as a glam rocker, he embarked on a solo career with his first album Chestnut Street Incident. Unfortunately, the album failed to make an impact due to the record label's attempt to mold him into something he was not. It wasn't until the release of American Fool under the moniker John Cougar that Mellencamp achieved mainstream success with his hit song "Jack & Diane." Following this triumph, he released Uh-huh as John Cougar Mellencamp before eventually dropping the "Cougar" and going by his given name John Mellencamp.
In 1994, Mellencamp faced a setback when a heart attack prevented him from touring for his acclaimed album Dance Naked. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with Me'Shell Ndegeocello and India Arie among others. In recognition of his contributions to music, John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 as a performer.
Some artists similar to John Mellencamp include Don Henley, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Tom Petty, Huey Lewis & The News, Steve Miller Band and many more.

Newest Listed Items

John Mellencamp’s 5x platinum, classic 1985 album Scarecrow yielded three U.S. Top 10 hits, “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.” (2), “Small Town” (6) and “Lonely Ol’ Night” (6). These new editions feature the newly remixed and remastered album in addition to a full disc of rare and previously unreleased tracks, most of which are not available digitally.The bonus material includes two previously unreleased full-length songs (“Carolina Shag,” “Smart Guys”), three album track rough mixes (“Lonely Ol’ Night,” “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A,” “Minutes to Memories”), three partial-song demos (“Between a Laugh and a Tear,” “Rumbleseat,” “Small Town”), two b-sides (covers of two Scarecrow influences: The Drifters’ “Under the Boardwalk” and James Brown’s “Cold Sweat”), and a previously unreleased cover of “Shama Lama Ding Dong,” performed originally by the fictional band Otis Day and the Knights in the 1978 film National Lampoon’s Animal House.Super deluxe boxset includes:Lift-Top BoxCD 1 – New stereo mix of the album + 2 existing digital bonus tracksCD 2 – Features newly added rare and unreleased bonus tracks, most of which are unavailable digitallyBlu-ray Disc – ATMOS and new hi-resolution stereo mix of the album + bonus tracks in hi-resolution stereoLP (180g, 1/2 Speed, DMM)Original picture sleeve “Small Town” 7” singleAll new essay by Anthony DeCurtis including new interviews with JohnBooklet / Lithos / Poster

Scarecrow

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