Jay Ferguson – Real Life Ain't This Way (LP, Album, Stereo, SP, 1979, Asylum Records 6E-158)

Why This Record Matters
Real Life Ain't This Way features Jay Ferguson's hit "Shakedown Cruise," a staple of late-1970s album-oriented rock radio. The album blends melodic rock, polished songwriting, and West Coast production that helped define Ferguson's solo career following his work with Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne.

Collector Note
1979 US Specialty pressing on Asylum Records, catalog number 6E-158. Includes the original inner sleeve and contains one of Ferguson's best-known solo recordings.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG with visible wear consistent with regular use and playback
Sleeve: VG with shelf and handling wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, SP
Label: Asylum Records – 6E-158
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
A1 Shakedown Cruise 4:12
A2 No Secrets 3:40
A3 Real Life Ain't That Way 4:04
A4 Davey 3:39
A5 Turn Yourself In 3:30
B1 Do It Again 4:14
B2 Paying Time 4:03
B3 Too Late To Save Your Heart 3:56
B4 Let's Spend The Night Together / Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow? 3:27
B5 City Of Angels 3:48

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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