{"product_id":"tom-waits-mule-variations-vinyl-record","title":"Tom Waits--Mule Variations, Vinyl Record","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 1999 U.S. pressing \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003cem\u003eMule Variations\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Waits’ Grammy-winning masterwork that blends gravel-throated ballads, junkyard percussion, and backwoods blues into a raw, deeply human listening experience. Released on \u003cstrong\u003eAnti-\/Epitaph\u003c\/strong\u003e, this double LP is a cornerstone of his later career—loved by longtime fans and new listeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandouts like Hold On, Cold Water, and What's He Building? showcase Waits’ mix of haunting storytelling and sonic experimentation, co-produced with longtime collaborator \u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Brennan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Waits – Mule Variations (1999 US Original 2×LP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Anti- \/ Epitaph – 86547-1\u003cbr\u003eReleased: April 16, 1999 (United States)\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Blues, Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Experimental, Contemporary Blues, Avant-Garde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Near Mint (NM): Both discs are clean and glossy with no visible wear—playback is crystal clear and dynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Very Good + (VG+): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStrong overall presentation with minor shelf wear and slight edge rubbing typical of a well-cared-for original. Gatefold spine intact and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInserts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comes with plain white inner sleeves—they appear clean and era-appropriate but originality cannot be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMule Variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1        Big In Japan\u003cbr\u003eA2        Lowside Of The Road\u003cbr\u003eA3        Hold On\u003cbr\u003eA4        Get Behind The Mule\u003cbr\u003eB1        House Where Nobody Lives\u003cbr\u003eB2        Cold Water\u003cbr\u003eB3        Pony\u003cbr\u003eB4        What's He Building?\u003cbr\u003eC1        Black Market Baby\u003cbr\u003eC2        Eyeball Kid\u003cbr\u003eC3        Picture In A Frame\u003cbr\u003eC4        Chocolate Jesus\u003cbr\u003eD1        Georgia Lee\u003cbr\u003eD2        Filipino Box Spring Hog\u003cbr\u003eD3        Take It With Me\u003cbr\u003eD4        Come On Up To The House\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode \u0026amp; Other Identifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarcode (Text): 0 4577-86547-1 0\u003cbr\u003eMatrix \/ Runout (Side A runout etched): I-86547-A S-40262 CB.\u003cbr\u003eMatrix \/ Runout (Side B runout etched): I-86547-B S-40263 CB.\u003cbr\u003eMatrix \/ Runout (Side C runout etched): I-86547-C S-40264 CB.\u003cbr\u003eMatrix \/ Runout (Side D runout etched): I-86547-D S-40265 CB.\u003cbr\u003eRights Society: ASCAP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e📦\u003cstrong\u003e Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: The record will be carefully packaged in a sturdy vinyl mailer, with the vinyl placed outside the sleeve to prevent seam splits during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl records, because the majority of our vinyl records are second-hand, they are sold 'AS IS', and we make no express or implied warranties regarding their condition, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The Painted Porch Bookshop shall not be liable for any loss or damage to vinyl records occurring during shipment, except in cases of our own gross negligence. In no event shall the Seller's liability exceed the purchase price of the vinyl records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Painted Porch Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67965550723115,"sku":"upn1792634339751","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/2168\/8107\/files\/tom-waits--mule-variations-vinyl-record_1.jpg?v=1792634348","url":"https:\/\/matelassewear.shop\/products\/tom-waits-mule-variations-vinyl-record","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}