Born To Be Bad, George Thorogood And The Destroyers

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Artist - George Thorogood
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Rock, Classic Rock, and Blues Rock
Year - 1985
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Very Good Plus
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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George Thorogood and The Destroyers – Born To Be Bad

Artist: George Thorogood and The Destroyers

Title: Born To Be Bad

Album Type: Seventh Studio Album

Original Release Date: February 1988

Label: EMI Manhattan

Genre: Blues Rock / Boogie Rock / Rock & Roll

Background & Production Born To Be Bad arrived at a time when George Thorogood was firmly established as the leading ambassador of high-octane, "no-frills" blues rock. Produced by Terry Manning at Ardent Studios in Memphis, the album features the classic Destroyers lineup, including Billy Blough (bass) and Jeff Simon (drums). The record followed a string of gold and platinum successes, successfully capturing the raw, live-wire energy that made Thorogood a staple of FM rock radio and international concert stages. It remains one of his most commercially successful releases, reaching the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 and achieving gold certification.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a masterclass in Thorogood’s signature style: gritty vocals, slide-guitar pyrotechnics, and a relentless boogie beat.

  • The Anthems: The title track, Born To Be Bad, is a definitive Thorogood original, dripping with the "bad boy" swagger and heavy blues riffs that fans expected.

  • Classic Covers: True to form, the album features high-energy reinterpretations of blues and rock legends. Standouts include a raucous version of Elmore James’ Shake Your Moneymaker and Roy Orbison’s You Got It.

  • The "Lonesome" Sound: The album also includes a cover of Chuck Berry’s You Can't Catch Me, showcasing Thorogood's deep reverence for the pioneers of rock and roll.

  • Production: Terry Manning’s production gave the band a slightly bigger, "stadium-ready" sound compared to their earlier Rounder Records days, while still keeping the distortion and grit that defined their bar-band roots.

Legacy & Collector Notes Born To Be Bad is often cited by fans as the last "essential" album of Thorogood’s 1980s peak. It serves as a perfect entry point for new listeners and a vital piece of the puzzle for long-time collectors. For vinyl enthusiasts, the original EMI Manhattan pressings are valued for their punchy low-end and clear, biting guitar tones. In a Shopify store, this album is a reliable seller, appealing to fans of classic rock, electric blues, and "working-class" American rock and roll.

  • Keywords: George Thorogood, The Destroyers, Born To Be Bad, EMI Manhattan, 1988 Vinyl, Blues Rock, Slide Guitar, Boogie Rock, Classic Rock.

  • Collection Ideas: 80s Blues Rock Essentials, Slide Guitar Masters, Bar Room Rock Classics, The EMI Years.

  • Related Artists: Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, ZZ Top, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley.
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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