{"product_id":"americana-the-offspring","title":"Americana, The Offspring","description":"\u003cp\u003eMint Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e The Offspring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eAmericana\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifth Studio Album (Original Vinyl Release) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e November 17, 1998 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia Records (Catalog: C 69661) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Punk Rock \/ Skate Punk \/ Pop-Punk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eAmericana\u003c\/i\u003e is the record that solidified The Offspring as one of the biggest rock bands of the late 90s, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. Following the success of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eIxnay on the Hombre\u003c\/i\u003e, the band worked with producer Dave Jerden for the last time to create a satirical concept album exploring the \"darker side\" of American culture. The sessions resulted in a polished, high-energy sound that debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 and remained on the charts for nearly two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a fast-paced blend of traditional skate punk and radio-friendly pop-punk hooks with ironic, social-commentary lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMajor Hits:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the global anthems \"Pretty Fly (for a White Guy),\" \"The Kids Aren't Alright,\" and \"Why Don't You Get a Job?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecial Guest Appearances:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes surprising cameos from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eJohn Mayer\u003c\/b\u003e (providing the spoken word intro on \"Welcome\") and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eDavey Havok\u003c\/b\u003e (AFI), along with Jack Grisham and Jim Lindberg on backing vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHumorous Parody:\u003c\/b\u003e The track \"Feelings\" is a satirical punk cover\/parody of Morris Albert’s 1975 soft-rock single.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre Blending:\u003c\/b\u003e Incorporates brass and horns on \"Why Don't You Get a Job?\" and \"Pretty Fly (Reprise),\" adding a ska-punk flavor to the record's final act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The 1998 original pressing is a high-value collector's item, as vinyl production was minimal during the peak of the CD era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the Columbia \"Walking Eye\" logo and the catalog number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eC 69661\u003c\/b\u003e. Original US copies were pressed on standard black vinyl and featured a glossy jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e The iconic artwork, designed by Frank Kozik, features a grotesque, caricature-style illustration. The original inner sleeve typically includes lyrics and stylized band photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarket Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean copies of the 1998 original are significantly harder to find than the 2018 20th Anniversary (Red Vinyl) or the 2025 \"Sand Flea\" Marbled reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Secret\" Track:\u003c\/b\u003e Most vinyl versions preserve the \"hidden\" track \"Pretty Fly (Reprise)\" following a long silence after \"Pay the Man.\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e The Offspring, Americana, Original Pressing, 1998 Vinyl, Columbia Records, Pretty Fly, The Kids Aren't Alright, Punk Rock, 90s Vinyl, C 69661.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 90s Punk Grails, Skate Punk Foundations, First Pressing Essentials, Frank Kozik Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Green Day, Blink-182, Bad Religion, NOFX, Pennywise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Offspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51353747980605,"sku":"5567","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/TheOffspringAmericanaalbumcover.jpg?v=1770261206","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/americana-the-offspring","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}