Soundgarden – Down On The Upside (2xLP, 1996, A&M Records 31454 0526 1)

Why This Record Matters
Down On The Upside is Soundgarden’s final studio album before their initial breakup and a defining release in the grunge era. It features major tracks like “Pretty Noose” and “Burden In My Hand,” making it a key title for collectors and fans of 90s alternative rock.

Collector Note
Original 1996 US pressing on A&M Records. Includes both original inner sleeves and confirmed A&M mastering in the runouts. Original pressings of this title are highly sought after, especially complete copies with clean vinyl.

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

Condition & Details
Vinyl: Very Good Plus. Clean surfaces with light signs of use; strong player.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus. Solid overall with typical light wear. Includes both original inner sleeves.

Technical Details
Label: A&M Records – 31454 0526 1
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Grunge

Matrix / Runout
31454 0526 1A – HS01 A&M Mastering GS
31454 0526 1B – HS01 A&M Mastering GS
31454 0526 1C – HS01 A&M Mastering GS
31454 0526 1D – HS01 A&M Mastering GS

Tracklist
A1 Pretty Noose 4:12
A2 Rhinosaur 3:14
A3 Zero Chance 4:18
A4 Dusty 4:34
B1 Ty Cobb 3:05
B2 Blow Up The Outside World 5:46
B3 Burden In My Hand 4:50
B4 Never Named 2:28
C1 Applebite 5:10
C2 Never The Machine Forever 3:36
C3 Tighter & Tighter 6:06
C4 No Attention 4:27
D1 Switch Opens 3:53
D2 Overfloater 5:09
D3 An Unkind 2:08
D4 Boot Camp 2:59

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II
Ships with protective inner and outer sleeves
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
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