Don Henley - The End Of The Innocence 1989 Alsdorf 1st Press VG/VG+

DON HENLEY - THE END OF THE INNOCENCE

Revisit the poignant, melodic peak of late-1980s songwriting with this spectacular vintage vinyl pressing of The End of the Innocence by Don Henley. Serving as his multi-platinum 1989 solo masterpiece, this brilliant record stands as an uncompromising, deeply mature look at the American landscape and the loss of personal and collective idealism. The rich analog grooves deliver incredible depth, spotlighting Bruce Hornsby’s legendary, melancholic acoustic piano hook on the timeless title track and the driving, slick rhythm of the global hit "The Heart of the Matter." Packed with brilliant collaborative guitar contributions, soaring synths, and Henley's signature, soul-baring vocal rasp, every side bursts with authentic, warm vintage production. Complete with its iconic, sun-drenched pastoral landscape cover art, this beautifully preserved LP is an absolute mandatory cornerstone for any classic rock archivist or vinyl collector.

1989 European import/release by Geffen Records (924 217-1) and Warner Bros. Records (WX 253), barcode #075992421713.  First pressing, Alsdorf pressing.

Sleeve grades VG+.  No glaring deficiencies or issues but you can tell it's a used record.  Original custom inner sleeve included.

Vinyl grades VG.  Mostly plays VG+ but caught a touch of static while playtesting to downgrade to VG. Very clean vinyl, see a handful of light surface marks/hairlines under magnification.