{"product_id":"merle-haggard-and-the-strangers-my-love-affair-with-trains-used","title":"Merle Haggard And The Strangers – My Love Affair With Trains (LP, Album, Reissue, Abridged Version, 1976, Capitol Records SM-11823)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"606\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003eMy Love Affair With Trains is one of Merle Haggard's most ambitious concept albums, celebrating railroad history, working-class life, and the mythology of the American rail system. The record is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and critically respected releases in Haggard's catalog.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003e1976 US reissue of Haggard's acclaimed railroad-themed concept album on Capitol Records, catalog number SM-11823. Its historical themes and storytelling have made it a favorite among country collectors and railroad enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG with light-to-moderate shelf and edge wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Abridged Version\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Capitol Records – SM-11823\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1976\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Folk, World, \u0026amp; Country\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 My Love Affair With Trains 3:12\u003cbr\u003eA2 Union Station 4:15\u003cbr\u003eA3 Here Comes The Freedom Train 3:25\u003cbr\u003eA4 So Long Train Whistle 4:08\u003cbr\u003eA5 No More Trains To Ride 3:09\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 The Coming And The Going Of The Trains 4:18\u003cbr\u003eB2 I Won't Give Up My Train 3:30\u003cbr\u003eB3 Where Have All The Hobos Gone 3:22\u003cbr\u003eB4 Railroad Lady 2:53\u003cbr\u003eB5 The Hobo 2:42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310883225777,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_282_29_5127b75d-e918-44a8-8b19-c12e0d3c615d.webp?v=1781214605","url":"https:\/\/7s6fyw-n8.myshopify.com\/products\/merle-haggard-and-the-strangers-my-love-affair-with-trains-used","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}